noun
the act or process of carving or cutting something, typically wood or stone, with a chisel
verb
the action of using a chisel to carve or cut something
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The sculptor was meticulously chiseling away at the marble to create a masterpiece.
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I saw him chiseling away at the wood to make a new shelf for his room.
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He's been chiseling on that project for hours now.
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She was chiseling away at his resolve with her constant nagging.