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carving

UK
/ˈkɑːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑrvɪŋ/
carving along
carving off
carving out
carving up

Translations

carvingnoun
carvings
pl
UK
/ˈkɑːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑrvɪŋ/
The museum displayed an exquisite carving of a mythical creature.
Le musée exposait une sculpture exquise d'une créature mythique.
Additional translations
gravurePour un motif ou un objet finement incisé, surtout en contexte décoratif ou artistique.
Synonyms
engraving
sculpture
craftsmanship
modeling
shaping
cutting
etching
carvinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɑː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑr.vɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote tools, utensils or boards intended for carving.
à sculpterSe dit d'un outil ou d'un instrument destiné à la sculpture.
He gripped a sharp carving knife to slice the roast.
Il a saisi un couteau à sculpter bien aiguisé pour trancher le rôti.
Synonyms
fashioning
shaping
hewing
etching
engraving
sculpting
chiseling
whittling
chopping
cutting
carveverb

carving

Gerund

carved
Past Simple
carved
Past Participle
carving
Gerund
UK
/kɑːv/
US
/kɑrv/
She carved the turkey at the dinner table.
Elle a découpé la dinde à table.
se forgerSens figuré, soutenu.
She managed to carve a successful career in the tech industry.
Elle a réussi à se forger une carrière réussie dans le secteur des technologies.
He decided to carve a statue out of the block of wood.
Il a décidé de sculpter une statue dans le bloc de bois.
They carved their initials into the tree trunk.
Ils ont gravé leurs initiales dans le tronc de l'arbre.
Additional translations
taillerDans le vocabulaire du ski et des sports de glisse, pour décrire des courbes appuyées sur la carre.
Synonyms
chisel
slice
hew
fashion
cut
sculpt
engrave
incise

Definitions

carvingnoun
The act or art of one who carves, especially in wood or stone.
The museum displayed an exquisite carving of a mythical creature.
An object or design that has been carved.
The intricate carving on the door was a testament to the artisan's skill.
carvinggerund / present participle
Designed or intended for carving.
He gripped a sharp carving knife to slice the roast.
carveverb
To cut into a desired shape or form, especially by using a sharp tool.
He decided to carve a statue out of the block of wood.
To engrave or inscribe by cutting.
They carved their initials into the tree trunk.
To divide or slice (a piece of meat) into portions.
She carved the turkey at the dinner table.
To create or establish something through effort or skill.
She managed to carve a successful career in the tech industry.
To make smooth, arcing turns on snow or water while skiing, snowboarding, surfing, etc.
He carved down the slope, leaving perfect tracks in the fresh powder.
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