Chisel
01
mejsel, stämjärn
a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.
Exempel
The chisel's sharp edge made it effective for detailed work.
Mejselns vassa kant gjorde den effektiv för detaljerat arbete.
to chisel
01
mejla, skära
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
Exempel
The mason chiseled the inscription onto the marble surface.
Muraren mejslade inskriptionen på marmorytan.
02
lura, bedra
To deceive or defraud someone in order to deprive them of something unfairly
Transitive: to chisel sb out of sth
Exempel
The online scammer tried to chisel unsuspecting internet users out of their personal information.
Den online bedragaren försökte lura intet ont anande internetanvändare på deras personliga information.
03
manipulera, lura
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
Exempel
She attempted to chisel her way into the scholarship program by falsifying her academic credentials.
Hon försökte mejla sig in i stipendieprogrammet genom att förfalska sina akademiska meriter.
