Collocations for “chisels

(noun) A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.

Below are words that naturally pair with “chisels in English, drawn from Google Books Ngrams data. Collocations are words that habitually appear together — learning them helps you write and speak more naturally.

Words After “Chisels

e.g. “chisels and”, “chisels .

27 words

How to Use Collocations

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  • Purple pills show words that come before “chisels” — e.g. “and chisels”.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What words commonly follow "chisels"?

Words that frequently follow "chisels" include and, ., are, of, or. These pairings are ranked by how often they appear together in published English text.

What words commonly come before "chisels"?

Words that frequently precede "chisels" include and, the, of, with, cold. These are common word pairings found in real English writing.

What is a collocation in English?

A collocation is a pair or group of words that are habitually used together in natural language. For example, "make" collocates with "decision" (not "do a decision"). Learning collocations helps you write and speak more naturally.

How can I use "chisels" collocations in writing?

Use collocations to sound more natural. Instead of guessing what word follows "chisels", use common pairings like "chisels and" or "chisels .". These appear frequently in real English text.