CHISEL
/ˈtʃɪzəl/
6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of CHISEL
- A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.
- To use a chisel.
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To work something with a chisel.
"She chiselled a sculpture out of the block of wood."
- Gravel.
- (usually in the plural) Coarse flour; bran; the coarser part of bran or flour.
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About the word CHISEL
Is "CHISEL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CHISEL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CHISEL" worth?
In Scrabble, "CHISEL" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "CHISEL" mean?
A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.
What are the anagrams of "CHISEL"?
3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as CHISEL: CHIELS, CHILES, LICHES.