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    chisel

    chisel - Dictionary definition and meaning for word chisel

    Definition
    (noun) an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge Definition
    (verb) engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
    Synonyms : cheat
    Example Sentence
    • Who's chiseling on the side?
    Definition
    (verb) deprive somebody of something by deceit
    Synonyms : cheat , rip off
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (verb) carve with a chisel
    Example Sentence
    • chisel the marble
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chisel

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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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

looks like cheese, tom uses cheese to cheat jerry

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