How do you use the word "chisel" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "chisel" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "chisel": When the concrete is hard, we use an electric drill instead of a pin chisel. A splitter is used for thick wood; a pin chisel is used for concrete.

Chisel Meaning

/ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end; there are hand tool versions (the original type) and versions as bits for power tools.

nounA part of any of various tools or devices that has an analogous purpose, cutting raw material or a workpiece during the process that the tool or device performs.

Sentence Examples

When the concrete is hard, we use an electric drill instead of a pin chisel.

A splitter is used for thick wood; a pin chisel is used for concrete.

I've never used a chisel before. Could you show me how?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

cheat

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The sculptor used a sharp ____ to carve the marble block.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The artist used a small ____ to carve the details into the stone.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English chisel, chesel, from Old Northern French chisel, cisel, from cisoir (with a change in suffix), from Late Latin cīsōrium (“cutting tool”), from Latin caedō (“cut”). Doublet of scissors.

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