carved

• Bezeichnet einen Gegenstand, der durch Schnitzen, Meißeln oder Gravieren aus einem festen Material wie Holz, Stein oder Metall geformt oder verziert wurde.

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.

   Geschnitzt

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

   Synonymechiseledcutengravedgravenincisedsculpted

2. Clearly defined or sculptedB2informal

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

   Definiert

   • 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.

   Synonymechiseledcutdefinedmuscularsculptedsinewytoned

   Antonymeflabbysoftundefined

• Verb, das das Schneiden oder Formen von Material wie Holz oder Stein oder das Aufschneiden von zubereitetem Fleisch in Scheiben bezeichnet.

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.

   Schnitzen

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

   Synonymechiselcutengraveetchhewincisesculptwhittle

2. Slice meatA2formalculinary

   To cut cooked meat into slices for serving.

   Fleisch aufschneiden

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

   Synonymeslice

3. Create a path or careerB2informal

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

   Sich einen Weg bahnen

   • 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.

   Synonymebuildcreatedevelopestablishforge

Phrasal-Variantencarve outcarve up