paring chisel

American  

noun

1. a woodworking chisel moved by steady hand pressure to make long, light cuts.

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Etymology

Origin of paring chisel

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

Chisels.—The principal kinds of chisels are the paring chisel which is used entirely by hand, and the firmer chisel which is used with the mallet.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

A chisel should not, however, be used alternately as a paring and a firmer chisel, because the paring chisel requires to be kept in much better condition than the firmer chisel does.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

A paring chisel worn to half its original length will serve for a firmer chisel, because when so worn it is long enough for the duty.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The difference between the two lies in the shapes of their handles, and that the paring chisel is longest.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua