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chisel point

American  

noun

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


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

From Project Gutenberg

To set it, take the upright in the left hand, chisel point up, pick up B with the right hand, place it with its notch fitting on the top of A, and keeping the slanting stick pressed down firmly, you hold the two in proper position.

From Project Gutenberg

Swing the handle still farther from the cylinder and cut a half V. This will give clearance for the chisel point and will prevent burning.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

By using a crowbar with a tempered chisel point, the Mexicans easily channeled the rock into blocks, eighteen by thirty inches, splitting each stone a foot in thickness, so that when hauled to the place of use, each piece was ready to lay up in the wall.

From Project Gutenberg