Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CHIS'EL, n. [s as z. Fr. ciseau, a chisel; ciseler, to engrave; Arm. gisell; Sp. cincel; Heb. גוז, Ch. גוס, or גזא, or Ar. حَزَّ chazza, to cut, hew, carve. See Class Gs.]

An instrument of iron or steel, used in carpentry, joinery, cabinet work, masonry, sculpture, &c., either for paring, hewing or gouging. Chisels are of different sizes and shapes, fitted for particular uses.