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chisel

English → English

noun//ˈtʃɪzəl//

(tool) Chisel: a metal tool with a sharp edge used for carving stone or wood; blade

The sculptor used a hammer and a sharp chisel to shape the marble block into a face.

(English) The sculptor used a hammer and a sharp chisel to shape the marble block into a face.

He kept his chisels in a leather roll to protect the sharp metal blades from rusting.

(English) He kept his chisels in a leather roll to protect the sharp metal blades from rusting.

verb//ˈtʃɪzəl//

(art) Chisel: to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal using a sharp tool; carve

She carefully chiseled her initials into the base of the wooden sculpture.

(English) She carefully chiseled her initials into the base of the wooden sculpture.

Ice artists use power tools to chisel giant blocks of ice into beautiful statues.

(English) Ice artists use power tools to chisel giant blocks of ice into beautiful statues.

Entry ID: en:en:chisel · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary