carving

• Adjetivo que describe algo utilizado para o relacionado con el proceso de tallar, cortar o dar forma a un material duro como madera o piedra.

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.

   Relativo al tallado

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

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el resultado de cortar y dar forma a un material duro, como madera, piedra o marfil, para crear una forma decorativa o artística.

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.

   Talla o pieza tallada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbusteffigyfigurereliefsculpturestatuestatuette

2. Cutting cooked meatB1formalculinary

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

   Corte de carne cocinada

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscuttingslicing

• 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

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