carved

• Décrit un objet qui a été façonné ou décoré en taillant dans un matériau dur tel que le bois, la pierre ou le métal.

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.

   sculpté

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

   Synonymeschiseledcutengravedgravenincisedsculpted

2. Clearly defined or sculptedB2informal

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

   sculpté (en parlant d'un corps)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschiseledcutdefinedmuscularsculptedsinewytoned

   Antonymesflabbysoftundefined

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de couper ou de donner une forme à un matériau tel que le bois ou la pierre, ou de découper de la viande cuite en tranches.

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.

   Sculpter dans la matière

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

   Synonymeschiselcutengraveetchhewincisesculptwhittle

2. Slice meatA2formalculinary

   To cut cooked meat into slices for serving.

   Découper la viande

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

   Synonymesslice

3. Create a path or careerB2informal

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

   se frayer un chemin

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuildcreatedevelopestablishforge

Variantes phrasalcarve outcarve up