Word adjective
carved
adj.
US /ˈkɑɹvd/ UK /kˈɑːvd/ carved
Definition
- 01 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.
Simple“The old church had beautiful carved wooden doors that were hundreds of years old.”
In context“The museum's collection features several intricately carved ivory figurines dating back to the late Ming dynasty.”
UsageOften used before a noun to describe furniture, architecture, or art.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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