Meaning
chisel
- A metal tool with a sharp cutting edge used for carving or cutting wood, stone, or metal
In a sentence
Lo scultore ha rifinito la statua usando uno scalpello molto sottile.
The sculptor finished the statue using a very fine chisel.
Hai riposto lo scalpello nella cassetta degli attrezzi?
Did you put the chisel back in the toolbox?
Non si può scolpire questo tipo di marmo senza uno scalpello adatto.
You cannot carve this type of marble without a suitable chisel.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scalpello | masculine · singular |
| scalpelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In sculpture and carpentry, it is often paired with 'martello' or 'mazzuolo'.