Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪzəl/
noun A tool with a sharp edge used for cutting and shaping wood, stone, or metal
A1 He used a chisel to carve his initials into the tree trunk.
A2 The sculptor carefully chiseled away at the marble to create a masterpiece.
B1 The carpenter reached for his chisel to shape the wood into a perfect angle.
B2 The archaeologist used a chisel to carefully uncover the ancient artifacts buried in the ground.
C1 The master craftsman's chisel was a tool of precision and skill in his expert hands.
C2 The intricate details on the statue were chiseled with such finesse that they looked almost lifelike.
verb To cut or shape with a chisel
A1 He chiseled away at the block of wood to create a sculpture.
A2 The artist carefully chiseled the marble to form a beautiful statue.
B1 The carpenter used a chisel to shape the wooden table legs.
B2 She chiseled intricate designs into the metal with precision.
C1 The sculptor chiseled away at the stone, revealing a masterpiece.
C2 The skilled craftsman chiseled the intricate details into the wood with finesse.
formal The sculptor used a chisel to carefully carve the intricate details into the marble statue.
informal I borrowed my neighbor's chisel to fix the broken chair leg.
slang I can't believe it, he chiseled me out of my money!
figurative She used her words as a chisel to chip away at his confidence.
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