chisel

• Outil à main avec une lame en acier plate et tranchante, utilisé pour couper, façonner ou creuser des matériaux durs comme le bois, la pierre ou le métal.

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.

   ciseau à bois ou à pierre

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant couper ou façonner le bois, la pierre ou le métal à l'aide d'un ciseau, ainsi que tromper ou escroquer quelqu'un.

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.

   ciseler

   • 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.

   Synonymescarvecutengravehewincisesculptshape

2. Cheat or swindleB2informal

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

   escroquer, soutirer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbilkcheatcondefraudfleecegyprookscrewswindle

3. Engage in deceitful behaviorC1informal

   To act dishonestly or use trickery to gain an advantage.

   tromper, escroquer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbilkcheatcondeceivedefraudfleecerookscamswindletrick

Variantes phrasalchisel in