Stechbeitel

wood chisel

noun SHTEKH-by-tel Rare

Also means

firmer chisel

Usage Note

Stechbeitel (also Beitel) is a steel-bladed chisel for paring and chopping wood; it is driven by hand pressure or a mallet for mortises, hinge recesses, and fine woodwork.

Examples

"Für den Schlitz im Rahmen braucht man einen scharfen Stechbeitel."

Natural Translation

A sharp wood chisel is needed for the slot in the frame.

Literal Translation

For the slot in the frame needs one a sharp wood-chisel.

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