After Prolonged Use, the Head of a Chisel Becomes Flared

question 15

Multiple Choice

After prolonged use, the head of a chisel becomes flared out from striking with a steel hammer, thus the chisel becomes _____ or burred.

• A) gourded
• B) mashed
• C) cupped
• D) mushroomed

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