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Definition of chiselling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
artUK object or artwork made by carving with a chiselUK
- The museum displayed ancient chiselling from Egypt.
2.
- He was caught for his chiselling in the business deal.
Adjective
1.
sculptingbeing shaped or carved with a chisel
- The chiselling sculpture was a masterpiece of detail.
2.
- His chiselling ways made him untrustworthy.
Origin of chiselling
English, chisel (tool) + -ing (action)
Examples of chiselling in a sentence
Archaeologists uncovered a limestone chiselling near the temple entrance. Customers complained about chiselling on the repair bill. The audit uncovered chiselling in the expense reports. The chiselling details on the statue were exquisite. Her chiselling features were admired by the artist. The chiselling tactics of the salesman were exposed.
His chiselling behavior cost him his job.
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- French:ciselure, ciselé, ...
- German:Meißelarbeit, gemeißelt, ...
- Italian:scultura, scolpito, ...
- Spanish:talla, cincelado, ...
- Portuguese:escultura, entalhado, ...
- Chinese:凿刻作品, 雕刻的, ...
- Japanese:彫刻, 彫刻された, ...
- Arabic:مَنْحوتة, مَنْحوت, ...
- Hebrew:גִּלוּף, מְגֻלָּף, ...
- Russian:резьба, резной, ...
- Ukrainian:різьблення, вирізьблений, ...
- Hindi:नक्काशी, नक्काशीदार, ...
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)
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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