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chisel point

noun

  1. a nail or spike with the point formed by two flat inclined sides meeting at a sharp angle.


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Pencils for mechanical drawing should be sharpened with a chisel point, and those for freehand work with a round point.

The great thing to remember is to see that the pen is cut with a nice chisel point, as this ensures crisp and sharp writing.

This will give clearance for the chisel point and will prevent burning.

And if the broad side of the chisel point 276is used when a dark mass is wanted, the edge can constantly be kept sharp.

Upon examination it was found that the point of the needle had worn away considerably, becoming in fact, almost a chisel point.

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