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| bezel |
the slanted or beveled edge of a cutting tool such as a chisel. [1/2 definitions] |
| chisel |
to cut or shape with a chisel. [2/4 definitions] |
| chiseler |
a person who uses a chisel. [1/2 definitions] |
| cold chisel |
a handleless chisel made of tempered steel with a sharpened edge, used for cutting unheated metal. |
| edge tool |
a tool that has a cutting edge, such as a chisel. |
| gouge |
a type of chisel with a blade shaped like a scoop, used primarily on wood. [1/7 definitions] |
| mallet |
a hammer, usu. wooden, with a short handle and a large cylindrical head, mainly used to drive a chisel or wedge, or to flatten something without damaging its surface. [1/3 definitions] |
| pickax |
a pick that has one flattened, chisel-shaped end. [1/2 definitions] |
| tang |
a long, thin, and often pointed projection on a tool such as a chisel or knife, for attaching the blade to the handle. [1/3 definitions] |
| woodpecker |
any of several related birds of various sizes that have a strong, chisel-like bill used to penetrate tree trunks, strong claws, and stiff tails adapted to climbing trees. |
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