chisels background

chisels

/ˈtʃɪzəlz/

Illustration chisels - Image 1

Illustration chisels - Image 2

noun

Cincel

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. "

El escultor utiliza cinceles de diferentes tamaños para dar forma al bloque de mármol.

utensil material machine work

Illustration chisels - Image 1

Illustration chisels - Image 2

verb

Cincelar

To use a chisel.

Examples :

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

El escultor cincela pacientemente el mármol, dándole forma de una hermosa estatua.

art utensil action material

Illustration chisels - Image 1

Illustration chisels - Image 2

verb

Cincelar

To work something with a chisel.

Examples :

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

Ella cinceló una escultura del bloque de madera.

art work utensil action

Illustration chisels - Image 1

verb

Estafar, engañar

To cheat, to get something by cheating.

Examples :

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

El dueño de la tienda a veces estafa a los clientes cobrándoles de más por los artículos.

business moral action

Illustration chisels - Image 1

noun

Grava

Examples :

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

El camino de entrada estaba cubierto de grava, lo que dificultaba andar en bicicleta.

geology material

Illustration chisels - Image 1

noun

Salvado

(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. "

El alimento para pollos contenía principalmente salvado, lo que lo convertía en una comida muy áspera y fibrosa.

food agriculture