Chisel (Noun)
Meaning
An edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter gripped the chisel firmly and began to pare away the excess wood from the joint.
- She carefully selected a sharp chisel from her toolbox to scrape out the old mortar.
- To remove the old tile, he used a cold chisel to break up the adhesive.
- The stone carver used a set of flat chisels to shape the delicate details of the statue.
- The machinist chose a sturdy chisel to chip away at the metal burr on the engine block.