carved

• يصف شيئًا تشكّل أو زُخرف بالنحت أو الحفر في مادة صلبة كالخشب أو الحجر أو المعدن. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف ما أُزيل أو قُطع من مادة لتشكيل شكل معين.

Describes an object that has been shaped or decorated by cutting into a hard material such as wood, stone, or metal.

1. Shaped by cuttingB1formal

   Having a shape or design made by cutting into a hard material such as wood, stone, or metal.

   منقوش

   • The carved wooden statue was a masterpiece.
   • She admired the intricate patterns carved into the stone wall.
   • The ancient temple had beautifully carved pillars.

   المرادفاتchiseledcutengravedgravenincisedsculpted

2. Clearly defined or sculptedB2informal

   Used to describe a body part that is well-defined and muscular, as if sculpted.

   منحوت

   • He has a carved physique from years of training.
   • Her face had carved features that were striking.
   • The athlete's carved abs were visible through his shirt.

   المرادفاتchiseledcutdefinedmuscularsculptedsinewytoned

   الأضدادflabbysoftundefined

• فعل يدل على قطع مادة كالخشب أو الحجر أو تشكيلها بالنحت، أو تقطيع اللحم المطهو إلى شرائح.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or shaping a material, such as wood or stone, or to cut cooked meat into slices.

1. Cut into a materialB1formalart

   To cut a material such as wood, stone, or metal into a specific shape or design.

   نَقْش على مادة

   • The artist carved a beautiful statue from marble.
   • He carved his initials into the tree trunk.
   • She carved a wooden bird as a gift.

   المرادفاتchiselcutengraveetchhewincisesculptwhittle

2. Slice meatA2formalculinary

   To cut cooked meat into slices for serving.

   تقطيع اللحم

   • He carved the turkey at the dinner table.
   • She carved the roast beef into thin slices.
   • The chef carved the ham with precision.

   المرادفاتslice

3. Create a path or careerB2informal

   To develop or establish something through effort, often a career or a path.

   شق الطريق

   • She carved out a successful career in journalism.
   • He carved a niche for himself in the tech industry.
   • They carved a path through the dense forest.

   المرادفاتbuildcreatedevelopestablishforge

الصيغ المركّبةcarve outcarve up