Carve from Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɑɹv/ /ˈfɹəm
KARV frum
kˈɑːv/ /fɹˈɒm
KAHV FROM
Definition
To make a shape or object by cutting or sculpting it out of a larger piece of material (like wood, stone, or ice).
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for artistic or craft contexts—'carve from wood', 'carve from stone'. Not used with food (use 'carve' alone: 'carve the turkey'). Often requires the material ('from wood', 'from ice', etc.) after the phrase.
Spanish: tallar de - esculpir dePortuguese (BR): esculpir de - entalhar dePortuguese (PT): esculpir de - talhar deChinese (Simplified): 用...雕刻Chinese (Traditional): 用...雕刻Hindi: ...से तराशनाArabic: ينحت منBengali: ...থেকে খোদাই করাRussian: вырезать из - вырезать из (материала)Japanese: ...から彫るVietnamese: chạm khắc từKorean: ...에서 조각하다Turkish: ...dan oymakUrdu: ...سے تراشناIndonesian: memahat dari - mengukir dari
Example Sentences
The statue was carved from marble.
basic
The artist carved from a single block of wood.
basic
They carved the bowl from a piece of coconut shell.
basic
This ice sculpture was carved from a huge block and took hours to finish.
natural
You can't believe this tiny elephant was carved from a single walnut shell!
natural
The totem pole was carved from cedar by a local artisan.
natural