Set Chisel (Noun)
Meaning
Narrow chisel made of steel; used to cut stone or bricks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mason used a set chisel to carefully remove the old mortar between the bricks.
- A set chisel is a specialized tool designed to fit into tight spaces and pry out small amounts of stone or brick.
- After several attempts, the sculptor finally managed to remove the unwanted fragment of marble with a set chisel.
- The restoration team relied on set chisels to delicately repair the ancient stone carvings without causing further damage.
- In his workshop, the stone cutter kept a variety of set chisels in different sizes and shapes to tackle various projects.