1. plural of chiseler; people who use a chisel (a tool with a sharp edge for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal)
Usage: literal sense
2. plural of chiseler; people who cheat, swindle, or act dishonestly for personal gain
Usage: informal; derogatory

Examples

• The carpenters and chiselers worked together to shape the wooden beams.
• The stone chiselers carefully carved intricate designs into the marble.
• Those chiselers stole money from investors with false promises.
• He called them chiselers for not paying their fair share of the bill.
• The company fired the chiselers who were padding their expense reports.
• Don't trust those chiselers—they'll take advantage of you if you're not careful.