SportsAugust 29, 2026

chiselled

CHIZ-uhld

Definition

Having a clear, sharp, and well-defined physical shape or muscular structure.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'chisel,' a tool used for cutting or shaping hard materials like wood or stone. By the 19th century, it began being used metaphorically to describe facial features or muscles that look as if they were carefully sculpted.

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