chisel steel
- noun
- Specialized
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acero para cinceles
- The blade was made from high-quality chisel steel for lasting sharpness.
Examples
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The craftsmen prefer chisel steel for its durability.
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Some chisel steel is specially alloyed to improve resistance to wear and deformation.
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Artisans prefer chisel steel because it holds an edge even after repeated use.
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You can find chisel steels in various grades.
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Artisans prefer chisel steel because it holds an edge even after repeated use.
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The blade was made from high-quality chisel steel for lasting sharpness.
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Some chisel steel is specially alloyed to improve resistance to wear and deformation.
Synonyms
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5.5
Hard strong steel used to make blades and parts that stay sharp
How Hard
- Specialized
1
5.3
- Specialized
- Specialized
2
3.5
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a hard, strong type of steel used in making chisels and cutting tools' is directly derivable from combining 'chisel' (a carving tool) with 'steel' (the metal). This noun+noun compound transparently denotes the type or purpose of the steel and follows common compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun chisel steel comes from the literal pairing of chisel and steel: it is the kind of steel used to make chisels, chosen because it stays sharp and is very hard, so the term means 'a hard, strong type of steel used in making chisels and cutting tools'.