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chis·el
 chisel
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- pronunciation:
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A chisel is a metal tool with a sharp edge. It is used for carving or cutting stone, wood, or metal. Usually, you use a hammer or mallet to hit the top of the chisel, and the force of the hammer or mallet pushes the chisel into the hard material.
The letters of the man's named were carved into the stone with a hammer and chisel.
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