chisel

Example Sentences

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JOHANNESBURG—For years, hundreds of illegal miners known locally as zama zamas prospected for gold on this patch of land on the outskirts of the city with hammers and chisels in hand-dug tunnels.

From The Wall Street Journal

One promising option is tungsten carbide, an Earth-abundant material already widely used in industrial machinery, cutting tools, and chisels.

From Science Daily

Scientists and roughly 500 volunteers have used chisels, solvents and dental picks to dismantle 10 blocks so far, so who knows what else they might discover after Zed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Off came the dark hat to reveal a head of wavy brown hair, thick arched eyebrows, and chiseled cheekbones.

From Literature

Every day in prison "chisels away at their mental and physical health," Mr Bennett said, adding: "They are not spies for the British state."

From BBC