chisel
/ˈtʃɪzəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
una herramienta de metal con un borde afilado usada para cortar o dar forma a madera o piedra.
When to Use
💼Workplace English⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Usó un cincel para tallar la madera y convertirla en un pájaro pequeño.”
“Asegúrate de que el cincel esté afilado antes de empezar a trabajar en la piedra.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.