chisel

• أداة يدوية ذات حدّ فولاذي مسطّح وحادّ تُستخدم في النحت أو القطع أو تشكيل المواد الصلبة كالخشب والحجر والمعدن.

A hand tool with a flat, sharp steel blade used for cutting, shaping, or carving hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal.

1. Edge toolB1formal

   A hand tool with a flat steel blade that has a sharp cutting edge, used for carving or cutting hard materials like wood or stone.

   أداة قطع

   • The sculptor used a chisel to shape the marble.
   • He sharpened the chisel before starting the woodwork.
   • A chisel is essential for detailed carving work.

• فعل يعني نحت أو تشكيل الخشب أو الحجر أو المعدن باستخدام إزميل، وكذلك خداع شخص ما أو الغش عليه.

A verb meaning to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal using a chisel, or to cheat or swindle someone.

1. Carve with a chiselB1formalart

   To cut, shape, or engrave a material such as wood, stone, or metal using a chisel.

   النحت بالإزميل

   • The sculptor chiseled a beautiful figure out of marble.
   • He carefully chiseled the wood to create a smooth surface.
   • The artist chiseled intricate patterns into the stone.

   المرادفاتcarvecutengravehewincisesculptshape

2. Cheat or swindleB2informal

   To obtain something from someone by dishonest means, such as trickery or fraud.

   الغش والخداع

   • The con artist chiseled the elderly woman out of her savings.
   • He tried to chisel his way into the deal by lying about his credentials.
   • They were caught chiseling customers by overcharging for repairs.

   المرادفاتbilkcheatcondefraudfleecegyprookscrewswindle

3. Engage in deceitful behaviorC1informal

   To act dishonestly or use trickery to gain an advantage.

   الغش والخداع

   • The politician was known for chiseling during negotiations.
   • He chiseled his way to the top by manipulating others.
   • She warned him not to chisel in the business deal.

   المرادفاتbilkcheatcondeceivedefraudfleecerookscamswindletrick

الصيغ المركّبةchisel in