Carvings Meaning in English
word · lemma: carving
ˈkɑɹvɪŋz
KAR-vingz
kˈɑːvɪŋz
KAA-vingz
Definition
Carvings are objects or designs that have been cut into a surface, especially in wood, stone, or another hard material, for decoration or artistic purposes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to decorative or artistic objects made by carving. Common collocations: 'wood carvings', 'stone carvings'. Not usually used for food or casual scratchings. Often plural when speaking of multiple artworks.
Spanish: tallas - esculturas (en relieve)Portuguese (BR): esculturas - entalhesPortuguese (PT): esculturas - entalhesChinese (Simplified): 雕刻 - 雕塑Chinese (Traditional): 雕刻 - 雕塑Hindi: कतरनें - नक्काशी (मुख्यतः कला)Arabic: منحوتات - نقوشBengali: নকশা - খোদাই - উৎকীর্ণ বস্তুRussian: резьба - резные изделияJapanese: 彫刻 - 彫り物Vietnamese: chạm khắc - tác phẩm điêu khắcKorean: 조각 - 조각품Turkish: oyma - oyma eserlerUrdu: کندہ کاری - نقش و نگارIndonesian: ukiran - pahatan
Example Sentences
The museum has many ancient carvings on display.
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The temple walls are covered in beautiful carvings.
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She bought some wooden carvings at the market.
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Those stone carvings are over 500 years old.
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You can still see carvings left by early settlers in the cave.
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The detail in these carvings is just incredible.
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