carved
word · lemma: carve
/ˈkɑɹvd/
karvd
/kˈɑːvd/
kahvd
Definition
Made by cutting and shaping something, usually wood, stone, or other material, into a design or figure.
Usage & Nuances
'Carved' describes something shaped by cutting away material. Common combinations: 'carved wood/stone', 'carved face', 'carved pumpkin'. Used mostly for art, decoration, and sometimes food presentation (e.g., 'carved turkey'). Note: 'carved out' can mean created or made space deliberately.
Spanish: tallado - esculpidoPortuguese (BR): esculpido - entalhadoPortuguese (PT): esculpido - entalhadoChinese (Simplified): 雕刻的Chinese (Traditional): 雕刻的Hindi: तराशा हुआ - उकेरा हुआArabic: منحوت - محفورBengali: খোদাই করাRussian: вырезанный - вырезан (из)Japanese: 彫刻された - 彫られたVietnamese: được chạm khắcKorean: 조각된Turkish: oyulmuşUrdu: تراشیدہ - کندہIndonesian: diukir
Example Sentences
The statue was carved from marble.
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We made a carved pumpkin for Halloween.
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The table has beautiful carved legs.
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He proudly showed us the wooden owl he had carved himself.
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The roast turkey was beautifully carved at the table.
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You could see the artist's details in every line of the carved face.
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