Word
carved
US/ˈkɑɹvd/
UK/kˈɑːvd/
Definition
adj. made by cutting into a solid material like wood, stone, or ice to create a shape or pattern.
adj. shaped or decorated by the manual removal of material from a solid substrate, typically wood or stone.
Examples
“He carved his name into the old wooden desk.”
“The artist spent several months as she carved a life-sized statue from a single block of white marble.”
“Ancient civilizations often carved intricate symbols into temple walls to record their history and religious beliefs for future generations.”
Examples
simple
“He carved his name into the old wooden desk.”
contextual
“The artist spent several months as she carved a life-sized statue from a single block of white marble.”
complex
“Ancient civilizations often carved intricate symbols into temple walls to record their history and religious beliefs for future generations.”
Usage
Often used before a noun to describe furniture, architecture, or art.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
01. carved in stone
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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