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Chisel
01
cincel, formón
a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.
Ejemplos
She learned how to use a chisel safely in her woodworking class.
Aprendió a usar un cincel de manera segura en su clase de carpintería.
to chisel
01
cincelar, tallar
to carve or shape a material, typically wood or stone, by using a sharp-edged tool with a flat metal blade
Transitive: to chisel a pattern or form on material | to chisel a pattern or form onto material
Ejemplos
The carpenter chiseled a notch onto the wood for a precise fit.
El carpintero cinceló una muesca en la madera para un ajuste preciso.
02
estafar, timar
To deceive or defraud someone in order to deprive them of something unfairly
Transitive: to chisel sb out of sth
Ejemplos
The corrupt politician attempted to chisel taxpayers out of millions of dollars through embezzlement schemes.
El político corrupto intentó estafar a los contribuyentes por millones de dólares a través de esquemas de malversación.
03
maquinar, engañar
to use cunning or deceitful tactics in order to achieve a desired outcome
Transitive: to chisel one's way into sth | to chisel one's way to sth
Ejemplos
She chiseled her way to the top of the social ladder by manipulating friendships and spreading gossip to undermine her rivals.
Ella se abrió camino hasta la cima de la escalera social manipulando amistades y difundiendo chismes para socavar a sus rivales.
