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Chisel: meaning, definitions and examples

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chisel

 

[ หˆtสƒษชzษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinzel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‡เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช MeiรŸel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฑะธะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚uto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŽใƒŸ (nomi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ciseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cincel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keski

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ (kkeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฒู…ูŠู„ (izmil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dlรกto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlรกto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ฟๅญ (zรกozi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dleto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meitill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒ แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (sach'reteli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iskarpel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cincel

Etymology

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.

See also: chiseling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,734, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.