breakface
词形变化
breakfaces
复数
breakfaces
别名
break face
释义与例句
n.
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1.
the surface of an artifact where a piece has been broken off
The carved surface and breakfaces on the sides of this relief exhibit a uniform appearance in ultraviolet light despite damage to the surface, including scratches, abrasion, and a modern drillhole from a previous mount. […] The head has been broken off at the neck and repaired previously. Breakfaces appear sharp and clean as if the break were recent. […] A chip is associated with the clean breakface.
词源
From break + face.
来源:wiktionary