carved

• Describe un objeto que ha sido formado o decorado tallando o cortando un material sólido como madera, piedra o metal.

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.

   Tallado

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

   Sinónimoschiseledcutengravedgravenincisedsculpted

2. Clearly defined or sculptedB2informal

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

   esculpido, marcado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschiseledcutdefinedmuscularsculptedsinewytoned

   Antónimosflabbysoftundefined

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de cortar o dar forma a un material como madera o piedra, o para cortar carne cocinada en rebanadas.

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.

   tallar

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

   Sinónimoschiselcutengraveetchhewincisesculptwhittle

2. Slice meatA2formalculinary

   To cut cooked meat into slices for serving.

   Trinchar carne

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

   Sinónimosslice

3. Create a path or careerB2informal

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

   Labrarse (un camino o carrera)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbuildcreatedevelopestablishforge

Variantes phrasalcarve outcarve up