noun
- plural of chisel: tools with a sharp flat blade used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
verb
- third person singular present of chisel: cuts or shapes with a chisel
- third person singular present of chisel: obtains by persistent effort or trickery
Usage: informal
Examples
- The carpenter keeps his chisels sharp and well-organized.
- She bought a set of wood chisels for her sculpture class.
- He chisels the marble carefully to create smooth curves.
- The artist chisels away excess material from the stone.
- She always chisels a few extra dollars from her customers.
- He chisels his way into exclusive events without paying.