Indentation
Indentation noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Usage example: deep indentations along the edge of the leaf
Kerf and indentation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kerf" instead a noun "Indentation".
Kerf
Kerf noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Usage example: with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut
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Synonyms for Kerf
Indentation and kerf are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indentation" instead a noun "Kerf".
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Kerf and Indentation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/indentation/kerf
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