chisel

ˈtʃɪz.əl
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Translation of chisel from English into Dutch,

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Verb

1.

crafting

tr./intr.
cut or shape hard material using a small pointed tool
tr./intr.
  • He chiseled the stone into a beautiful sculpture.Hij beitelde de steen tot een prachtig beeldhouwwerk.
2.

deception

tr.RareUS
cheat or deceive someone to gain something
tr.RareUS
  • He tried to chisel his way into a free meal.Hij probeerde zich een gratis maaltijd te verschaffen door te bedriegen.

Noun

tools

tool with a sharp edge for cutting materials
  • He used a chisel to carve the statue.Hij gebruikte een beitel om het beeldhouwwerk te maken.
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Expressions with chisel: examples in English and translations in Dutch

afslijten
afbreken
The constant criticism began to chisel away at her confidence.
uitbeitelen
uitsnijden
He chiseled out a statue from the block.
beitelachtig
scherp
Her chisel-like focus was impressive.
houtbeitel
He used a wood chisel to carve the intricate design.
beitelbit
beitelkop
The carpenter used a chisel bit for the intricate design.
onderbreken
tussenbeide komen
He tried to chisel in during the meeting.

Images of chisel

  • chisel: tool with a sharp edge for cutting materials
    (tools) beitel

Synonyms and analogies of chisel in English

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.

Translations of "chisel" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
beitelnm.

The carpenter wielded chisel skillfully on the piece of oak.

De timmerman werkte vaardig met de beitel aan het stuk eikenhout.

beiteltjenn.

As hilt I recycled the hilt from my former chisel.

Als handvat heb ik het voormalige handvat van mijn beiteltje gebruikt.

Verb
beitelenv.

However, as we chisel, our steel blade becomes dull.

Echter, als wij beitelen, wordt ons stalen lemmet bot.

houwenv.

Seriously, how long does it take to chisel stone?

Hoelang duurt het om een stuk steen uit te houwen?

bedriegenv.

It's my assurance you won't chisel me.

Zo weet ik zeker dat jullie me niet zullen bedriegen.

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chisel: Examples and translations in context

He tried to knock down the old wall with a hammer and chisel.

Hij probeerde de oude muur met hamer en beitel omver te halen.

A dull chisel makes woodworking much harder and less precise.

Met een botte beitel wordt houtbewerken veel zwaarder en minder nauwkeurig.

The sculptor wields a chisel to carve intricate designs in stone.

De beeldhouwer hanteert een beitel om fijnzinnige patronen uit de steen te hakken.

To sculpt the bust, he worked patiently with hammer and chisel for weeks.

Voor het borstbeeld werkte hij wekenlang geduldig met hamer en beitel aan de vorm.

The carpenter admired the fine shavings produced by his sharp chisel.

De timmerman bewonderde de fijne schaafkrullen die zijn scherpe beitel produceerde.

He used a wooden mallet to tap the chisel gently into the stone.

Hij gebruikte een houten moker om de beitel voorzichtig in de steen te tikken.

No. I was thinking this is a really nice chisel.

Nee, ik denk gewoon, wat een mooie beitel dit is.

All types are processed with a file, chisel or work bench.

Alle soorten worden bewerkt met een vijl, beitel of werkbank.

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