đục một
Definition
- Noun:
- A square-ended chisel: A specific type of woodworking or metalworking chisel characterized by a cutting edge that is straight and perpendicular to the sides, forming a square or rectangular profile. It is used for making clean, flat-bottomed cuts, mortises, or squaring holes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh thợ mộc dùng đục một để đẽo rãnh. (The carpenter used a square-ended chisel to carve a groove.)
- Đục một là dụng cụ cần thiết để tạo lỗ vuông. (A square-ended chisel is a necessary tool for making square holes.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specialized and primarily used within carpentry, joinery, and metalworking contexts. It refers specifically to the tool's shape and function.
Variants and Related Words
- Đục (n): chisel (a general term for all chisels).
- Đục vồ (n): firmer chisel (a stout chisel for heavy work).
- Đục bản (n): a wide chisel.
Synonyms
- Square chisel
- Butt chisel (in some specific contexts, though not a perfect synonym)
Notes
- The term "đục một" is a compound noun where "đục" means "chisel" and "một" specifies the "square-ended" type. It is treated here as a single lexical unit for the tool.
- This is a technical term unlikely to be used in everyday conversation outside of specific crafts.