Definition

1. Noun:
   • A narrow chisel made of steel, specifically designed for cutting or shaping cold materials like stone, brick, or metal without the need for heating the material first. It is characterized by its sturdy construction to withstand being struck with a hammer.

Usage

• The term "cold chisel" is used to specify a tool for cutting hard, unheated materials. It is typically found in contexts involving masonry, metalworking, or construction.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The blacksmith used a cold chisel to cut the iron bar.
  • You'll need a hammer and a cold chisel to split that stone.

Advanced Usage

• "To use a cold chisel": This phrase describes the action of employing this specific tool for a cutting task.
  • The sculptor used a cold chisel to add fine details to the granite block.

Variants and Related Words

• Chisel (n): A broader category of hand tools with a shaped cutting edge. A cold chisel is a specific type of chisel.
• Mason's chisel (n): A similar tool often used for stonework, which may be considered a type of cold chisel.

Synonyms

• Cape chisel: A type of cold chisel with a narrow, flat blade for cutting keyways or grooves.
• Flat chisel: A general term for a chisel with a flat blade, which can include cold chisels.

Notes

• The "cold" in "cold chisel" explicitly indicates the material is worked at room temperature, as opposed to a "hot chisel" used on heated metal. This is its primary and most common meaning. The reference to "dao trổ, dao khắc" (engraving/chiseling knife) in the Vietnamese context highlights a specific application for detailed metalwork, which falls under the broader functional category of the tool.

Noun

1. narrow chisel made of steel; used to cut stone or bricks