chiselling

[ˈtʃizəliŋ] 生词本

n.

v.

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in AM, use 美国英语用 chiseling, chiseled
1. N-COUNT 凿子;錾子 A chisel is a tool that has a long metal blade with a sharp edge at the end. It is used for cutting and shaping wood and stone. 
  • ...a hammer and chisel.

    锤子和凿子

2. VERB 凿,雕,刻(木头、石头) If you chisel wood or stone, you cut and shape it using a chisel. 
  • They sit and chisel the stone to size.

    他们坐下来把石头凿成合适的大小。