cold chisel

¹

noun

1. a steel chisel used on cold metal.

cold-chisel

²

[ kohld-chiz-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, cold-chis·eled, cold-chis·el·ing or (especially British) cold-chis·elled, cold-chis·el·ling.

1. to work upon (metal) with a cold chisel.

cold chisel

noun

1. a toughened steel chisel

Word History and Origins

Origin of cold chisel¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

Then, using a cold chisel and a hammer, he knocks out the mortar until he frees enough space to wiggle out the damaged brick.

From Washington Post

I’ve achieved the best results by using a cold chisel and a 4-pound hammer to chisel the edges of the potholes I fill.

From Washington Post

AIt’s certainly possible to remove a stone facade, using a cold chisel and mallet or a demolition hammer, which you can rent.

From Washington Post

Apparently an accident had befallen the conveyance, for a smith was busily engaged with hammer and cold chisel in repairing one of the wheels.

From Project Gutenberg

The Chisel.—The machinist’s cold chisel is made from the two forms of steel shown in Figs.

From Project Gutenberg