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Chisel
01
casello
a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.
Esempi
The set included different sizes of chisels for various tasks.
Il set includeva diverse dimensioni di scalpelli per vari compiti.
to chisel
01
cesellare, scolpire
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
Esempi
The woodworker carefully chiseled intricate details on the furniture.
Il falegname scolpì con cura dettagli intricati sul mobile.
02
truffare, fregare
To deceive or defraud someone in order to deprive them of something unfairly
Transitive: to chisel sb out of sth
Esempi
The shady art dealer tried to chisel the naive collector out of a valuable painting by selling him a counterfeit copy.
Il mercante d'arte losco ha cercato di truffare il collezionista ingenuo vendendogli una copia contraffatta di un dipinto prezioso.
03
macchinare, ingannare
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
Esempi
The con artist chiseled his way into the wealthy widow's inheritance by posing as a caring companion.
Il truffatore cesellò la sua strada verso l'eredità della ricca vedova fingendosi un compagno premuroso.
