chisel — a metal tool with a sharp flat edge at one end, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a metal tool with a sharp flat edge at one end, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɪzəl/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor tried to chisel me out of my lottery winnings by claiming we had a 'verbal agreement.'
- The detective chiseled away at the suspect's alibi until the truth emerged.
- She chiseled her abs so perfectly that people thought she was photoshopped in real life.
chisel
NOUN[/ˈtʃɪzəl/]
a metal tool with a sharp flat edge at one end, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
The sculptor uses a chisel to carve a face from marble.
The chisel makes sparks sizzle, cooled by gentle drizzle.
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“My neighbor tried to chisel me out of my lottery winnings by claiming we had a 'verbal agreement.'”
“The detective chiseled away at the suspect's alibi until the truth emerged.”
“She chiseled her abs so perfectly that people thought she was photoshopped in real life.”
“The artist spent months chiseling the intricate patterns into the marble.”
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