carving

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das zum Schnitzen verwendet wird oder mit dem Schnitzen, Gravieren oder Formen von hartem Material wie Holz, Stein oder Metall zusammenhängt.

An adjective describing something that is used for or related to the act of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone.

1. Related to carvingB2formal

   Used to describe something that is designed or used for carving, or that has been carved.

   Schnitz-

   • He used a carving knife to shape the wood.
   • The carving technique requires great precision.
   • She bought a carving set for the Thanksgiving turkey.

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder das Ergebnis des Schneidens und Formgebens eines harten Materials wie Holz, Stein oder Elfenbein bezeichnet, um eine dekorative oder künstlerische Form zu schaffen.

A noun referring to the act or result of cutting and shaping a hard material, such as wood, stone, or ivory, into a decorative or artistic form.

1. Sculpture or engraved objectB1formalart

   An object or design made by cutting and shaping a hard material such as wood, stone, or ivory.

   Schnitzerei

   • The museum displayed an ancient stone carving from the Mayan civilization.
   • He spent months creating a detailed wood carving of an eagle.
   • The intricate carvings on the cathedral doors took years to complete.

   Synonymebusteffigyfigurereliefsculpturestatuestatuette

2. Cutting cooked meatB1formalculinary

   The act of slicing cooked meat, especially at a table or buffet.

   Tranchieren

   • The chef performed a masterful carving of the roast turkey.
   • He took over the carving of the leg of lamb at the dinner table.
   • The carving station at the buffet offered prime rib.

   Synonymecuttingslicing

• 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