chisel (Meaning)
chisel (n)
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
chisel (v)
engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
deprive somebody of something by deceit
carve with a chisel
chisel (n.)
A tool with a cutting edge on one end of a metal blade, used in dressing, shaping, or working in timber, stone, metal, etc.; -- usually driven by a mallet or hammer.
chisel (v. t.)
To cut, pare, gouge, or engrave with a chisel; as, to chisel a block of marble into a statue.
To cut close, as in a bargain; to cheat.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chisel
chisel Sentence Examples
- The sculptor meticulously chiseled away at the block of marble, revealing the figure within.
- Using a sharp chisel, the carpenter carefully carved intricate designs into the wooden panel.
- The thief attempted to chisel his way through the old lock to gain entry into the house.
- With a steady hand, the artist chiseled the details of the portrait onto the canvas.
- The archaeologist unearthed ancient artifacts, including a stone chisel used by early civilizations.
- The sculptor's chisel slipped, leaving an unintended mark on the statue's surface.
- To repair the damaged furniture, the craftsman used a chisel to remove the splintered wood.
- The sculptor honed his chisel skills through years of practice and dedication.
- With a few precise strikes of the chisel, the ice sculptor transformed the block of ice into a masterpiece.
- The stonemason used a chisel and mallet to shape the rough stone into a smooth, polished surface.
FAQs About the word chisel
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge, engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud, deprive somebody of something by deceit, car
beat, sting, screw, cheat, squeeze, hustle, stick,pluck,ream, shortchange
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The sculptor meticulously chiseled away at the block of marble, revealing the figure within.
Using a sharp chisel, the carpenter carefully carved intricate designs into the wooden panel.
The thief attempted to chisel his way through the old lock to gain entry into the house.
With a steady hand, the artist chiseled the details of the portrait onto the canvas.
