carving

• Adjectif décrivant ce qui sert à couper ou à façonner une matière dure comme le bois ou la pierre, ou ce qui est lié à ce procédé. Peut aussi qualifier un objet orné par cette technique.

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.

   relatif à la sculpture sur bois/gravure

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

• Nom désignant l'action ou le résultat de découper et de façonner une matière dure, comme le bois, la pierre ou l'ivoire, pour créer une forme décorative ou artistique.

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.

   objet sculpté

   • 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.

   Synonymesbusteffigyfigurereliefsculpturestatuestatuette

2. Cutting cooked meatB1formalculinary

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

   découpe de la viande cuite

   • 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.

   Synonymescuttingslicing

• 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