/bez"euhl/ , n.
1. Also, basil . the diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.
2. Jewelry.
a. that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.
b. crown (def. 27).
3. a grooved ring or rim holding a gem, watch crystal, etc., in its setting.
4. Auto. the part of a vehicle's bodywork that surrounds a light.
[ 1605-15; akin to F biseau bevel, chamfer ]