Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Kerf.
How to pronounce kerf:
US
Kerf - as a noun
The act of cutting or carving something; a stroke or slice.
The groove or slit created by cutting or sawing something; an incision.
The distance between diverging saw teeth.
The flattened, cut-off end of a branch or tree; a stump or sawn-off cross-section.
The portion or quantity (e.g. of hay, turf, wool, etc.) cut off in a given stroke.
Kerf - as a verb
To cut a piece of wood or other material with several kerfs to allow it to be bent.
Example Sentences
"He made a narrow kerf in the wood to insert the splint."
"The saw left a deep kerf in the log."
"The carpenter used a chisel to widen the kerf."
"The blade of the saw created a clean kerf in the plank."
"The kerf was too wide for the piece to fit snugly."
Word Game Points
Is KERF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kerf is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
KERF has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is KERF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kerf is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordKERF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is KERF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kerf is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKERF has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
