chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ TEM8 ( chiseling, chiseled, chisels )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A chisel is a tool that has a long metal blade with a sharp edge at the end. It is used for cutting and shaping wood and stone. 凿子

  例：

  ...a hammer and chisel.

  …一把锤子和一把凿子。

• 2. 

  V-T If you chisel wood or stone, you cut and shape it using a chisel. 用凿子雕切

  例：

  He set out to chisel a dog out of sandstone.

  他开始用凿子将砂岩雕刻成一只狗。