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chisel

/ˈtʃɪzəl/

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1 · noun

a metal tool with a sharp edge for cutting wood or stone

凿子

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The sculptor used a narrow chisel to shape the letters in stone.
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雕刻家用一把窄凿子在石头上刻出字母。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪzəl/

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