Boast

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000656",
  "term": "Boast",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To rough out a stone block, removing excess material to prepare it for finer carving or shaping. This initial stage of stone dressing involves using a boaster chisel to create a basic form. The process reduces the weight and bulk of the stone, making it easier to transport and work with.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Bossieren",
    "es": "labrar",
    "fr": "dégrossir"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/boast/"
}