bezel

  1. Noun.  The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool.
  2. Noun.  The oblique side or face of a cut gem; especially the upper faceted portion of a brilliant (diamond), which projects from its setting.
  3. Noun.  The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set; the collet.
  4. Noun.  The panel that covers the front of a computer case, or the panel covering each drive bay that can be removed to install a removable drive that requires external access, such as a CD/DVD-ROM drive, which usually has its own preinstalled bezel.

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