Carved: meaning, definitions and examples

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carved

[ kɑːvd ]

Verb

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sculpt	Relates to carving or shaping material like stone, metal, or clay into a three-dimensional form, usually as a work of art. She sculpted a beautiful bust of the famous author The artist spent months sculpting the marble statue
engrave	Denotes etching a design or words into a hard surface, usually metal or glass. It often implies more detailed and fine work. He decided to engrave their initials on the wedding ring The trophy was engraved with the winner's name and date of the event
chisel	Refers to the act of cutting or shaping something using a chisel, a specific hand tool with a sharp edge. Often used for precise work in wood, stone, or metal. The artisan used a small chisel to create intricate designs on the wooden door She carefully chiselled the outline of the statue

Word

Description / Examples

sculpt

Relates to carving or shaping material like stone, metal, or clay into a three-dimensional form, usually as a work of art.

She sculpted a beautiful bust of the famous author
The artist spent months sculpting the marble statue

engrave

Denotes etching a design or words into a hard surface, usually metal or glass. It often implies more detailed and fine work.

He decided to engrave their initials on the wedding ring
The trophy was engraved with the winner's name and date of the event

chisel

Refers to the act of cutting or shaping something using a chisel, a specific hand tool with a sharp edge. Often used for precise work in wood, stone, or metal.

The artisan used a small chisel to create intricate designs on the wooden door
She carefully chiselled the outline of the statue

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.

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.

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