chisel

/t‍ʃˈɪzə‍l/

/ˈtʃɪzəɫ/

Chisel

a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.

to chisel

MAIN VERB

carve with a chisel

engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud

synonyms : cheat

deprive somebody of something by deceit

synonyms : cheat

Examples

1. The thieves had a go at the front door, then chiselled their way in through the back door.

2. So my brain thinks chisel

3. The man is chiseling an onion.

4. Really chiseling this waistline.