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Chiselling: meaning, definitions and examples

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chiselling

 

[ หˆtสƒษชzษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic creation

Chiselling refers to the act of shaping or carving a material, typically stone or wood, using a chisel. This process is often associated with sculpture and fine craftsmanship. Skilled chisellers can create intricate designs and structures by removing material precisely. Chiselling is not only a physical task but also requires artistic vision and understanding of the material's properties.

Synonyms

carving, sculpting, shaping.

Examples of usage

  • He spent weeks chiselling the marble into a stunning statue.
  • The artisan is chiselling delicate patterns into the wood.
  • She learned chiselling techniques to enhance her sculpture skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "chiselling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esculpir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคธเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช MeiรŸeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตะบะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeลบbienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝซๅˆปใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ciselage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esculpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tesรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyrezรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅˆป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezbarstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฟ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tallado

Etymology

The word 'chiselling' stems from the Old French word 'cisel' which means to cut, carve, or engrave. This word is derived from the Latin 'cรฆdere', meaning 'to cut down' or 'to strike'. The use of chisels dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were essential tools for sculptural art and architecture. Chiselling has evolved from its initial rudimentary practices to sophisticated methods employed by modern artists. The term also has implications in various fields, including woodworking and metalworking, highlighting its widespread significance over centuries as an essential technique for creating durable, artistic works.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,046, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.