cold chisel

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noun

a steel chisel used on cold metal.

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Other definitions for cold chisel (2 of 2)

cold-chisel

[ kohld-chiz-uhl ]

/ ˈkoʊldˌtʃɪz əl /

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

to work upon (metal) with a cold chisel.

Origin of cold-chisel

First recorded in 1690–1700

How to use cold chisel in a sentence

The sides of this notch can be cut with a pair of tinner's shears, and the end can be cut with a sharp cold-chisel.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
If there is any surplus lead, it can now be cut off, using the hammer and cold chisel.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
The cold chisel should be sharp as it is used to cut the cast-iron pipe.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
Then the cold chisel can be used and this extra piece of lead taken off.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble

The proper taper for a wood chisel is 15 degrees, whereas a cold chisel should be 45 degrees.
Practical Mechanics for Boys|J. S. Zerbe

British Dictionary definitions for cold chisel

cold chisel

noun

a toughened steel chisel

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