chiselling

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Chisel \Chis"el\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chiseled}, or {Chiselled}
   (?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Chiseling}, or {Chiselling}.] [Cf. F.
   ciseler.]
   1. To cut, pare, gouge, or engrave with a chisel; as, to
      chisel a block of marble into a statue.
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   2. To cut close, as in a bargain; to cheat. [Slang]
      [1913 Webster] chiseler