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chisels

/ˈtʃɪzəlz/

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noun

A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.

Examples :

"The sculptor uses chisels of different sizes to shape the marble block. "

utensil material machine work

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verb

To use a chisel.

Examples :

"The sculptor patiently chisels away at the marble, shaping it into a beautiful statue. "

art utensil action material

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verb

To work something with a chisel.

Examples :

"She chiselled a sculpture out of the block of wood."

art work utensil action

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verb

To cheat, to get something by cheating.

Examples :

"The store owner sometimes chisels customers by overcharging them for items. "

business moral action

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noun

Examples :

"The driveway was covered in chisels, making it difficult to ride my bike. "

geology material

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noun

(usually in the plural) Coarse flour; bran; the coarser part of bran or flour.

Examples :

"The chicken feed contained mostly chisels, making it a very rough and fibrous meal. "

food agriculture