How to pronounce chisel
American English pronunciation
CHIZ-ul
- IPA
- /ˈtʃɪzəl/
- Syllables
- CHIZ · ul (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What chisel means
A tool with a sharp flat edge for carving wood or stone
In a sentence: The sculptor tapped the chisel with a hammer to shape the stone bear.
Where it comes from: From an old French word that goes back to a Latin word meaning "to cut."
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