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Chisel
01
cinzel, chave de escultura
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.
Ele usou um cinzel para entalhar desenhos intrincados na madeira.
The stonemason relied on a chisel to shape the marble blocks.
O pedreiro dependia de um cinzel para moldar os blocos de mármore.
to chisel
01
esculpir, cinzelar
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
enganar, defraudar
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.
O golpista conseguiu enganar vários investidores e roubar suas economias de uma vida inteira.
She was known in the neighborhood for trying to chisel elderly residents out of their money.
Ela era conhecida na vizinhança por tentar enganar os residentes idosos para roubar seu dinheiro.
03
manipular, enganar
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.
O empresário ambicioso manipulou seu caminho até o topo da hierarquia corporativa ao enganar as políticas da empresa.
The cunning negotiator chiseled his way to a favorable contract by exploiting the other party's vulnerabilities.
O negociador astuto manipulou seu caminho até um contrato favorável explorando as vulnerabilidades da outra parte.
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