Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪzə͡lz] (IPA) 
The word "chisels" is a plural noun that refers to a cutting tool with a sharp edge, mainly used on hard materials like stone or metal. In terms of spelling, it contains two syllables with the stress on the first. Moreover, the "ch" sound is pronounced as /tʃ/ like in "cheese," followed by the vowel "i" pronounced as /ɪ/. Finally, the "s" sound is expressed by /z/. Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription of "chisels" is /ˈtʃɪz.əlz/.
Chisels are hand tools with a sharp-edged blade on one end, typically made of metal, used for cutting, shaping, or carving hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal. They have been used for centuries in various crafts, construction, and artistic work. Chisels are characterized by their long, slender handle, which provides a grip for the user, and the beveled cutting edge or blade at the opposite end.
The blade of a chisel is typically flat and wide, ranging in size from small for delicate detailed work to large for heavy-duty applications. The edge of the blade is honed to a sharp point or angle to enable efficient cutting. Chisels may have different shapes and sizes, depending on their intended use. For instance, woodworking chisels usually have a square or slightly rounded blade, while masonry chisels have a wider and sturdier shape to endure the ruggedness of stone or brick.
To use a chisel, the user aligns the cutting edge on the material to be worked on and strikes the handle with a mallet or hammer. This generates force, allowing the blade to penetrate and remove the material through a combination of the user's skill and the chisel's sharpness and strength. Chisels can be versatile tools, widely used in various trades and industries, such as carpentry, sculpting, metalworking, and construction. Proper technique and safety measures should be followed when using chisels, as they are sharp tools that require precision and careful handling to avoid accidents or damage.
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The word "chisel" has its origins in the Latin word "cisellus" or "caesus", meaning "cut" or "to cut". In Old French, it evolved into "cisel", referring to a tool used for carving or cutting. This term was further adopted into Middle English as "chisel" around the 14th century, and it has remained largely unchanged since then.
