cold chisel Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: K OW1 L D CH IH1 Z AH0 L
What Does Cold Chisel Mean?
Cold Chisel is used as a noun meaning a chisel made of tool steel of a strength, shape, and temper suitable for chipping or cutting cold metal.
Cold Chisel at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | cold chisels |
| First known use | 1699 |
Cold Chisel Definition (Noun)
- a chisel made of tool steel of a strength, shape, and temper suitable for chipping or cutting cold metal
Synonyms of Cold Chisel
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Cold chisel synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cold Chisel
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Cold Chisel in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cold chisel
cold chisels
cold chisel (plural cold chisels)
Origin of Cold Chisel
So called because it was used for cutting cold metal, as distinguished from a blacksmith's chisel for cutting hot iron.
First Known Use
1699