wedge-like tool for cutting
Some sculptors shape rock with a hammer and chisel, and others shape clay with their hands.
caedere (to cut) (Latin)
chisel sounds like diesel. we know there are a lot of impure petroleum products sold so those who sell diesel chisel the customers. vendor told his son "CHI SELL THEM AT ANY COST". So the little boy is trying to cheat people and selling rotten fruits or veggies.
1. cut with a chisel
1. I watched the stonemason chisel the inscription on the tombstone.
2. swindle; cheat
2. Don't shop in this place. The guy is a known con-man: he'll chisel you if you don't watch out.
caedere (to cut) (Latin)
chisel sounds like diesel. we know there are a lot of impure petroleum products sold so those who sell diesel chisel the customers. vendor told his son "CHI SELL THEM AT ANY COST". So the little boy is trying to cheat people and selling rotten fruits or veggies.
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