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carved

adj.
US //ˈkɑɹvd// UK //kˈɑːvd// carved
  1. 1 shaped or decorated (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    made by cutting into a solid material like wood, stone, or ice to create a shape or pattern.

    shaped or decorated by the manual removal of material from a solid substrate, typically wood or stone.

    Example

    The old church had beautiful carved wooden doors that were hundreds of years old.

    Example

    The museum's collection features several intricately carved ivory figurines dating back to the late Ming dynasty.

    Usage

    Often used before a noun to describe furniture, architecture, or art.

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