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Chisel
01
chisel, beitel
a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.
What is a "chisel"?
A chisel is a hand tool used for carving, shaping, or cutting hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal. It consists of a sharp, flat blade with a handle. The blade is struck with a mallet or hammer to cut into the material, allowing the user to create detailed designs or make precise adjustments. Chisels are commonly used in woodworking, masonry, and sculpting.
Example
He used a chisel to carve intricate designs into the wood.
Hij gebruikte een beitel om ingewikkelde ontwerpen in het hout te snijden.
The stonemason relied on a chisel to shape the marble blocks.
De steenhouwer vertrouwde op een beitel om de marmeren blokken te vormen.
to chisel
01
hakken, beitelen
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
Example
The woodworker carefully chiseled intricate details on the furniture.
The artist chiseled a relief sculpture on the stone wall.
02
bedriegen, misleiden
To deceive or defraud someone in order to deprive them of something unfairly
Transitive: to chisel sb out of sth
Example
The con artist managed to chisel several investors out of their life savings.
She was known in the neighborhood for trying to chisel elderly residents out of their money.
03
bedriegen, liggen
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
Example
The ambitious businessman chiseled his way to the top of the corporate ladder by manipulating company policies.
The cunning negotiator chiseled his way to a favorable contract by exploiting the other party's vulnerabilities.
