set chisel
Definition
Noun A narrow chisel made of steel, specifically designed for cutting stone or bricks.
Usage
A "set chisel" is a specialized hand tool used in masonry and stonework. It is characterized by its narrow, sturdy steel blade, which is struck with a hammer to cut or shape hard materials like stone, brick, or concrete.
Examples
- The mason used a set chisel to cleanly split the granite block.
- For detailed brick carving, you will need a sharp set chisel.
- His toolkit contained several set chisels of different widths for various tasks.
Advanced Usage
- "To drive a set chisel": To use a hammer to strike the chisel with force.
- He drove the set chisel into the mortar joint to remove the old brick.
Variants and Related Words
- Chisel (n): A broader category of hand tools with a cutting edge for shaping wood, stone, or metal.
- Cold chisel (n): A chisel made of hardened steel for cutting cold metal, distinct from a set chisel used for masonry.
- Masonry chisel (n): A general term for chisels used on stone or brick, which includes the set chisel.
Synonyms
- Stone-cutting chisel
- Mason's chisel
- Brick chisel
Related Phrases
- "Set with a chisel": To fix or embed something using chisel work.
- The cornerstone was set with a chisel to ensure a perfect fit.
- "Chisel set": A collection of different chisels (note: this is a compound noun phrase, not the target word "set chisel").
- He bought a new chisel set for his workshop.
Noun
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narrow chisel made of steel; used to cut stone or bricks
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