Etymology · Middle English
chisel
2 English words descend from Middle English chisel, most common first.
- chiselA cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end; there are hand tool versions (the original type) and versions as bits for power tools.
- chessilgravel or pebbles