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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chiseling

/tʃaɪˈsɛlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does chiseling mean?

verb

The act of cutting or shaping something, typically with a chisel, or the process of removing small amounts of material from a surface. The act of gradually and carefully removing or reducing something.

Example

"The sculptor spent hours chiseling away at the marble to reveal the intricate design."

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