kerfs

noun

plural of kerf
as in chips
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut

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  1. chips
  2. grooves
  3. slits
Noun
  • Driven by artificial intelligence demand, memory chips are in short supply, pushing prices steadily higher and triggering explosive profit growth for Micron.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the short run, the massive investment in AI data centers is contributing to higher inflation, driving up the cost of construction and memory chips.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of chips
Noun
  • For the most part, road-running sneakers have outsoles marked by smooth, flat rubber or shallow grooves, while their trail-running counterparts flaunt lugs that can most effectively grip dirt, mud, and rocks.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The mesh upper lets air circulate, while grooves in the sole help the shoe bend and move along with your foot instead of feeling stiff.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of grooves
Noun
  • Female cicadas can cause minor damage to trees by creating slits in branches, leading to browning or drooping tips.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of slits
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“Kerfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfs. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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