Chisel: meaning, definitions and examples

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chisel

[ ˈtʃɪzəl ]

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carpentry

A tool with a long metal blade for shaping wood, stone, or metal.

Synonyms

adze, gouge, mallet

Examples of usage

The carpenter used a chisel to carve intricate designs into the wooden table.
She carefully sharpened the chisel before starting to work on the sculpture.

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sculpting

To shape or carve with a chisel.

Synonyms

carve, engrave, sculpt

Examples of usage

He chiseled away at the marble block until a beautiful statue emerged.
The artist chiseled the details of the face with great precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "chisel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinzel

🇮🇳 छेनी

🇩🇪 Meißel

🇮🇩 pahat

🇺🇦 зубило

🇵🇱 dłuto

🇯🇵 ノミ (nomi)

🇫🇷 ciseau

🇪🇸 cincel

🇹🇷 keski

🇰🇷 끌 (kkeul)

🇸🇦 إزميل (izmil)

🇨🇿 dláto

🇸🇰 dláto

🇨🇳 凿子 (záozi)

🇸🇮 dleto

🇮🇸 meitill

🇰🇿 шот

🇬🇪 საჭრეთელი (sach'reteli)

🇦🇿 iskarpel

🇲🇽 cincel

Word origin

The word 'chisel' originated from the Old French 'cisel', which came from the Latin 'cisellum' meaning 'cutting tool'. Chisels have been used by craftsmen for centuries to shape and carve various materials such as wood, stone, and metal. The design and function of chisels have evolved over time, but they remain essential tools in carpentry, sculpting, and other trades.