CEFR B2

drove chisel

noun

Meaning

A type of chisel with a broad, flat cutting edge, typically used with a mallet or hammer for rough shaping or removing large amounts of material from stone or wood.

Examples

The stonemason selected a wide drove chisel to begin flattening the surface of the granite.
With a few forceful blows from the hammer, the drove chisel began to break away large chunks of the rough stone.

Synonyms: chisel, gouger, adze, mallet chisel

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drove chisel (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /droʊv ˈtʃɪzəl/

Definition

A type of chisel with a broad, flat cutting edge, typically used with a mallet or hammer for rough shaping or removing large amounts of material from stone or wood.

Examples

The stonemason selected a wide drove chisel to begin flattening the surface of the granite.
With a few forceful blows from the hammer, the drove chisel began to break away large chunks of the rough stone.

How to Use drove chisel

drove chisel for (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the purpose or material the drove chisel is intended for. — "This drove chisel is specifically designed for working with hard granite."
drove chisel on (prepositional phrase): Indicates the surface or material being worked upon. — "He carefully applied the drove chisel on the softer wood."

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