bezel
noun/ˈbɛzəl/
Frequency rank: #15,655 most common English word
Meaning
The grooved ring or rim that holds a gem, watch glass, or display screen in place.
Example sentence
The watchmaker carefully polished the bezel surrounding the clock face until it gleamed.
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