To cut or shape (something), especially with a chisel
“Rough off the washes, chisel the edges, and repeat the same process as on the sides.”
To cheat, or to get something by cheating
“You get the occasional punter who swears black's blue that you are trying to chisel him out of his winnings.”
To write or carve (words or symbols) on something
To make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
To make cuts, incisions or notches in
To knock or cut pieces off (a hard material)
To live off the generosity or hospitality of others
Plural for a tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal
“A circular saw lets you precut the broad surfaces of stone with greater control and accuracy than most people can achieve with a chisel.”
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