chisel
noun/ˈtʃɪzəl/
Frequency rank: #13,542 most common English word
Meaning
a tool with a sharp metal blade used for cutting or shaping hard materials such as wood or stone.
Example sentence
The sculptor used chisel to carefully carve details into the marble block.
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