Meaning & use
kerf
The width of material removed, or the groove left, when cutting with a saw or similar tool.
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The carpenter accounted for the saw's kerf when measuring the board.
A thinner blade produces a narrower kerf, wasting less wood.
A note on using this word
Kerf is a specialized woodworking and machining term, important for precise measurements when multiple cuts are made.
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