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Meaning of chisels

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

chisels

noun

Definitions

  1. A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a chisel.

  2. To work something with a chisel.

    Example: She chiselled a sculpture out of the block of wood.

  3. To cheat, to get something by cheating.

noun

Definitions

  1. Gravel.

  2. (usually in the plural) Coarse flour; bran; the coarser part of bran or flour.