chisel

ˈtʃɪz.əl
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Translation of chisel into French,

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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.Il a ciselé la pierre en une belle sculpture.
2.

deception

tr.RareUS
cheat or deceive someone to gain something
tr.RareUS
  • He tried to chisel his way into a free meal.Il a essayé de se faufiler pour obtenir un repas gratuit.

Noun

tools

tool with a sharp edge for cutting materials
  • He used a chisel to carve the statue.Il a utilisé un ciseau pour sculpter la statue.
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Expressions with chisel: examples in English and translations in French

miner
ébranler
The constant criticism began to chisel away at her confidence.
tailler
façonner
He chiseled out a statue from the block.
précis
Her chisel-like focus was impressive.
ciseau à bois
He used a wood chisel to carve the intricate design.
mèche à burin
outil de burinage
The carpenter used a chisel bit for the intricate design.
s'incruster
He tried to chisel in during the meeting.

Images of chisel

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

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
ciseaunm.

She carefully sharpens her chisel before carving the delicate folds of the dress.

Elle affûte longuement son ciseau avant de sculpter les plis délicats de la robe.

burinnm.

He demonstrated the proper technique for using a cold chisel safely.

Il a démontré la technique appropriée pour utiliser un burin en toute sécurité.

Verb
ciselerv.

People used the writing mainly to chisel in monuments and stones.

Les gens utilisaient l'écriture principalement pour ciseler des monuments et des pierres.

burinerv.

I can chisel, drill and plane.

Je peux buriner, forer et raboter.

Adjective / Participle
biseautéeadj./pp.

The extra broad chisel tip is ideal for marking "at large".

Sa large pointe biseautée est idéale pour de grands marquages.

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chisel: Examples and translations in context

A wood chisel can achieve amazing results with the right technique.

Un ciseau à bois peut donner des résultats étonnants avec la bonne technique.

He brought out his favorite wood chisel to finish the delicate details.

Il a sorti son ciseau à bois préféré pour finir les détails délicats.

Before using the chisel, always grind its tip for better accuracy.

Avant d'utiliser le ciseau, affûtez toujours sa pointe pour une meilleure précision.

Each cold chisel has a specific shape suited for various cutting tasks.

Chaque ciseau à froid a une forme spécifique adaptée à diverses tâches de découpe.

His rough, deeply cut chisel work gives the statues a tragic, tormented presence.

Son ciseau rude et profond donne aux statues un caractère tragique et tourmenté.

Each sculptor's chisel had a distinct tusk, enhancing their artistic precision.

Chaque ciseau de sculpteur avait un ergot distinct, améliorant leur précision artistique.

Each wood chisel serves a different purpose, depending on the carving style.

Chaque ciseau à bois sert un but différent, selon le style de sculpture.

With a small chisel, she starts carefully carving the stone.

Avec un petit ciseau, elle se met à tailler la pierre très délicatement.

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