n. [ OF. chisel, F. ciseau, fr. LL. cisellus, prob. for caesellus, fr. L. caesus, p. p. of caedere to cut. Cf. Scissors. ] A tool with a cutting edge on one end of a metal blade, used in dressing, shaping, or working in timber, stone, metal, etc.; -- usually driven by a mallet or hammer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cold chisel.
v. t.
n. A narrow chisel adapted for cutting a groove. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To cut with a chisel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A chisel, thin in proportion to its width. It has a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
. (Mech.) A kind of chisel or punch, variously shaped, with a broad flat end, used for stripping off rivet heads, etc. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]