chisel up
The term "chisel up" can be used literally in the context of tool use or metaphorically in informal speech.
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Definition
B2Tool Maintenance
(technical)To sharpen a tool by honing its edge.
Example
- You need to chisel up the blade before you can use it on the wood.
B2Carpentry
(technical)To carve or shape a material using a chisel.
Example
- He decided to chisel up the block of wood into a beautiful sculpture.
C1Informal Speech
(informal, dated)To cheat or obtain something through deception.
Example
- He tried to chisel up some extra cash from his friends.
C1Idiomatic Expression
(informal)To improve or enhance something with effort.
Example
- She managed to chisel up her presentation just in time for the meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chisel up":
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