Definition of chisel - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
craftingtr./intr. cut or shape hard material using a small pointed tooltr./intr.
- He chiseled the stone into a beautiful sculpture.
2.
- He tried to chisel his way into a free meal.
Noun
toolstool with a sharp edge for cutting materials
- He used a chisel to carve the statue.
Images of chisel
tool with a sharp edge for cutting materials
Expressions with chisel
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gradually reduce or destroy something
The constant criticism began to chisel away at her confidence.
cut or shape something using a sharp tool
He chiseled out a statue from the block.
sharp and precise like a chisel
Her chisel-like focus was impressive.
tool for shaping or cutting wood
He used a wood chisel to carve the intricate design.
tool part for cutting or shaping materials
The carpenter used a chisel bit for the intricate design.
interrupt a conversation without invitation
He tried to chisel in during the meeting.
narrow steel tool for cutting stone or metal
He used a cold chisel to cut the metal.
type of woodworking chisel with a thick, rectangular blade
He used a firmer chisel to shape the wooden joints..
chisel with a semicircular cutting edge
The carpenter used a half-round chisel to carve the groove.
chisel for cutting hot metal
The blacksmith used a hot chisel to shape the iron.
chisel with a broad flat blade for cutting grooves or channels
The carpenter used a set chisel to create the groove in the wood..
Origin of chisel
Old French, cisel (cutting tool)
Terms with chisel included in their meaning
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tool
chisel with a flared blade
tools
carve grooves with a curved chisel tool
cutting tool
chisel with curved blade for cutting grooves
tools
broad chisel for dressing stone
masonry
broad chisel for cutting stone
construction
masonry chisel used for rough work
tools
cutting chisel in a woodworking plane
chisel
engraving tool with a curved edge for scooping out material
engraving tool
fine chisel with square or curved tip
precision
sharp and precise like a chisel
shape
having a shape similar to a chisel
art
object or artwork made by carving with a chisel
sculpting
being shaped or carved with a chisel
shaped by tool
cut or shaped with a chisel
tools
person who uses a chisel for carving
construction
the act of shaping material with a chisel
shaping
being shaped or carved with a chisel
sculpture
shaped with a chisel or similar tool
craftsman
person who uses a chisel for carving
woodworking tool
type of woodworking chisel with a thick, rectangular blade
precision
chisel designed for precise wood cutting
tool
chisel with a semicircular cutting edge
cutting tool
chisel for cutting hot metal
tool
chisel with a broad flat blade for cutting grooves or channels
Examples of chisel in a sentence
They chiseled the ice to create a path. She managed to chisel a discount from the vendor. They tried to chisel their way into the exclusive club. The craftsman selected a chisel for the intricate woodwork. A chisel is essential for any sculptor's toolkit.
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- French:ciseler, ciseau, ...
- German:meißeln, Meißel, ...
- Italian:scolpire, scalpello, ...
- Spanish:cincelar, cincel, ...
- Portuguese:entalhar, cinzel, ...
- Chinese:雕刻, 凿子, ...
- Japanese:彫る, ノミ, ...
- Arabic:نَحَتَ, إِزْمِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲרוֹט, אִזְמֵל, ...
- Russian:высекать, долото, ...
- Ukrainian:вирізьблювати, долото, ...
- Hindi:तराशना, छेनी, ...
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