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Carved: meaning, definitions and examples

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carved

 

[ kɑːvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

woodworking

To carve means to cut or shape (a hard material) to produce an object or design. It involves using a sharp tool like a knife or chisel to remove material from the object being carved.

Synonyms

chisel, engrave, sculpt

Examples of usage

  • He carved a beautiful wooden sculpture.
  • She carved her initials into the tree trunk.
  • The artist carved intricate patterns into the stone.

Translations

Translations of the word "carved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entalhado

🇮🇳 खुदा हुआ

🇩🇪 geschnitzt

🇮🇩 diukir

🇺🇦 вирізаний

🇵🇱 rzeźbiony

🇯🇵 彫られた (horareta)

🇫🇷 sculpté

🇪🇸 tallado

🇹🇷 oyulmuş

🇰🇷 조각된 (jogagdoen)

🇸🇦 منحوت

🇨🇿 vyřezávaný

🇸🇰 vyrezávaný

🇨🇳 雕刻的 (diāokè de)

🇸🇮 izrezljan

🇮🇸 útskorið

🇰🇿 ойылған

🇬🇪 მოკვეთილი

🇦🇿 oyulmuş

🇲🇽 tallado

Etymology

The word 'carved' originated from the Old English word 'ceorfan,' which meant to cut, carve, or engrave. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer specifically to the act of cutting or shaping hard materials to create objects or designs. The practice of carving has a long history and is found in various cultures around the world, often used for artistic, decorative, or functional purposes.

See also: carver, carving.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,191 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.