Stonecarver: meaning, definitions and examples
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stonecarver
[ ˈstəʊnˌkɑːrvər ]
artistic skill
A stonecarver is a skilled artisan who carves designs or figures into stone, such as marble, granite, or limestone. Stonecarvers often utilize traditional tools such as chisels, hammers, and mallets to create intricate and detailed sculptures or architectural elements.
Synonyms
sculptor, stone mason, stonemason.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| stonecarver |
Used to describe someone who specifically carves figures, designs or details out of stone. Often refers to artists who create decorative or artistic work.
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| sculptor |
Describes an artist who creates three-dimensional works of art in various materials, including stone, metal, or clay.
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| stone mason |
Refers to a craftsman who builds structures using stone, such as walls, buildings, or walkways. It focuses more on construction rather than artistic creation.
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| stonemason |
Similar to 'stone mason,' this term is used for professionals who construct buildings, walls, and other structures using stone. This variant is often used interchangeably with 'stone mason'.
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Examples of usage
- The stonecarver spent weeks meticulously carving the intricate patterns into the marble slab.
- The stonecarver's craftsmanship was evident in the lifelike figures he sculpted from the granite.
Translations
Translations of the word "stonecarver" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escultor de pedra
🇮🇳 पत्थर तराशने वाला
🇩🇪 Steinmetz
🇮🇩 pemahat batu
🇺🇦 каменяр
🇵🇱 kamieniarz
🇯🇵 石彫刻家
🇫🇷 tailleur de pierre
🇪🇸 tallador de piedra
🇹🇷 taş oymacısı
🇰🇷 석공
🇸🇦 نحات الحجر
🇨🇿 kameník
🇸🇰 kamenár
🇨🇳 石雕师
🇸🇮 kamenosek
🇮🇸 steinsmiður
🇰🇿 тас қашаушы
🇬🇪 ქვის მჭრელი
🇦🇿 daşyonan
🇲🇽 tallador de piedra
Etymology
The term stonecarver has its origins in the Middle Ages when skilled craftsmen were responsible for carving intricate designs and figures into stone for cathedrals, castles, and other monumental structures. These artisans played a crucial role in the architectural and artistic development of civilizations throughout history, leaving behind a legacy of stunning stone carvings that continue to be admired and studied to this day.
See also: stone, stonecraft, stonecutter, stonecutting, stoned, stonemason, stonemasonry, stoner, stones, stoneware, stonework, stony.