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/
Korean meaning: 나무, 돌, 금속을 자르거나 모양을 만들 때 쓰는 평평하고 날카로운 끝을 가진 금속 도구, 정
Korean pronunciation: **치**즐
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'cisel'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'caesus'(자르다)에서 파생되었습니다. 수세기 동안 장인들의 필수 도구였던 정의 역사가 단어에 담겨 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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