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chiseled


Meanings
  • adjective

    shaped or formed with careful and meticulous artistry, especially by carving or chipping

    - "The sculpture was chiseled from a single block of marble."
    - "His physique was chiseled from years of rigorous training."
  • verb

    to shape or form (something) carefully and skillfully, especially by carving or chipping

    - "The statue was chiseled by the famous artist."
    - "The marble was chiseled into a beautiful sculpture."

Rhymes
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revels , levels , rivals
Variants
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chiseled , chiselled , chisel , chiseler , chiselers , chiseling , chiseller , chisellers , chiselling , chisels
Etymology
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Old English ceslan, from ceosan 'to carve, cut'. Related to Old Norse kjosa 'to choose'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'chiseled' comes from the Old English word 'ceslan', which means 'to carve'.

  2. The term 'chiseled' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. The term 'chiseled' is often used to describe physically fit or muscular bodies, but it can also be used to describe a sharp, precise sound in music.


Related Concepts
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  1. sculpture: The art of creating three-dimensional works of art by carving or modeling a material, such as stone or clay.

  2. carving: The act of creating art or decorative designs by cutting into a material, such as wood or stone.


Culture
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The term 'chiseled' has been used extensively in literature and art, often to describe physically fit or muscular bodies. In music, the term has been used metaphorically to describe a sharp, precise sound. In popular culture, 'chiseled' has become synonymous with 'perfect' or 'ideal'.

How to Memorize "chiseled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sculptor carefully carving a statue from a block of marble. Visualize the chisel hitting the marble and the shavings falling away, revealing the shape of the statue beneath.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'chiseled' with the idea of precision and artistry. Think of a sculptor carefully shaping a statue, or a bodybuilder carefully sculpting their body.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Carefully Hone Ideal Shapes Everyday' to remember the meaning of 'chiseled'.


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