Definition of chisel
: a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
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Origin and Etymology of chisel
Middle English, from Anglo-French *chisel, cisel, from Vulgar Latin *cisellum, alteration of caesellum, from Latin caesus, past participle of caedere to cut
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of chisel
chiseled
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\ˈchi-zə-liŋ, ˈchiz-liŋ\transitive verb
1 : to cut or work with or as if with a chisel
2 : to employ shrewd or unfair practices on in order to obtain one's end; also : to obtain by such practices chisel a job
intransitive verb
1 : to work with or as if with a chisel
2a : to employ shrewd or unfair practicesb : to thrust oneself : intrude chisel in on a racket
Examples of chisel in a Sentence
He chiseled off a corner of the block.
Letters were chiseled into a wall.
1509
First Known Use of chisel
1509
CHISEL Defined for English Language Learners
chisel
playDefinition of chisel for English Language Learners
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: a metal tool with a flat, sharp end that is used to cut and shape a solid material (such as stone, wood, or metal)
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Definition of chisel for English Language Learners
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: to cut or shape (something) with a chisel
CHISEL Defined for Kids
Definition of chisel for Students
: a metal tool with a sharp edge at the end of a usually flat piece used to chip away stone, wood, or metal
Definition of chisel for Students
chiseled
orchiselled
;chiseling
orchiselling
: to cut, shape, or carve with a chisel A name was chiseled into stone.
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of chisel
: a metal tool with a cutting edge at the end of a blade; especially : one used in dentistry (as for cutting or shaping enamel)
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