chisel (B1)
noun/verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪzəl/
Definition
A tool with a sharp-edged metal blade attached to a handle, used for carving or cutting hard materials like wood, stone, or metal.
Examples
He used a chisel to remove the old paint from the wooden door.
The stonemason selected the right chisel for the intricate detail work.
With a sharp chisel, you can easily shape the clay.
How to Use chisel
- chisel away at (phrasal verb)
- To gradually remove material or to persistently wear down or erode something (physically or metaphorically). — "The waves continuously chisel away at the coastline."
- chisel out (phrasal verb)
- To create a space or shape by carving. — "The sculptor chiseled out the intricate details of the bird's wings."
- chisel into (prepositional phrase)
- To force entry into something using a chisel. — "They had to chisel into the frozen ground to plant the tree."
- chisel someone out of something (idiom)
- To trick or cheat someone out of their money or possessions. — "The salesman tried to chisel her out of her savings with a bad investment deal."
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