Ciseau (en. Chisel)

/siz.o/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Tool for cutting with a solid and sharp blade.

Example sentence: He used a chisel to cut the paper.

Il a utilisé un ciseau pour découper le papier.

Definition: Sculpting instrument used to carve stone or wood.

Example sentence: The sculptor wields the chisel with great precision.

Le sculpteur manie le ciseau avec beaucoup de précision.

Definition: Workshop tool for making clean cuts.

Example sentence: With the chisel, he achieved a perfect finish.

Avec le ciseau, il a su obtenir une finition parfaite.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'scisāle', derived from 'scindere' which means 'to cut'.

Phrase: carpenter's chisel

Meaning: Chisel suitable for working with wood.

ciseau de menuisier

Phrase: wood chisel

Meaning: Chisel used specifically for woodwork.

ciseau à bois

Phrase: pizza cutter

Meaning: Tool for cutting pizza.

ciseau à pizza

Related word: cut

Description: Action of cutting something into pieces.

découper

Related word: trim

Description: Making something smaller or to a precise shape.

tailler

Related word: sculpt

Description: Forming a work of art by removing material.

sculpter

Meaning: To have a chisel.

Example: He got a chisel with his quick response.

Il a eu un ciseau avec sa réponse rapide.

Meaning: Love scissors.

Example: They were like scissors, inseparable.

Ils étaient comme des ciseaux, inséparables.