Word: CHISEL
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Definition of CHISEL
- A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.
- To use a chisel.
- To work something with a chisel.
"She chiselled a sculpture out of the block of wood."
- To cheat, to get something by cheating.
- Gravel.
- (usually in the plural) Coarse flour; bran; the coarser part of bran or flour.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "chisel" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "chisel" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHISEL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CHISEL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CHISEL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CHISEL:
- # the chisel effect
- # master of chisel
- # playing with chisel
- # in terms of chisel
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