CHISEL

(noun) an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
He did not know how to use the chisel. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) carve with a chisel
"chisel the marble"
He chiseled the marble. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) deprive somebody of something by deceit
"The con-man beat me out of $50", "This salesman ripped us off!", "we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme", "They chiseled me out of my money"
synonyms : cheat , rip off
(verb) engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
"Who's chiseling on the side?"
synonyms : cheat

Mnemonics for chisel

(Tag: eng) chisel sounds like diesel...we know there r lot of impure petroleum products sold so those who sell diesel chisel the customers.
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(Tag: ) vendor told his son " CHI SELL THEM AT ANY COST". so the little boy is trying to cheat ppl and selling rotten fruits or veggies
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(Tag: tom & jerry) looks like cheese, tom uses cheese to cheat jerry
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