adj
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carved
kahvd
Carved (adj) means Shaped or decorated by cutting. Example: “The shelf held a carved wooden owl that her grandfather had made.”
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Shaped or decorated by cutting.
"The shelf held a carved wooden owl that her grandfather had made."
"We admired the carved stone doorway of the ancient church."
"The mantelpiece featured an intricately carved design of vines and leaves."
How to use carved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has been shaped by cutting, such as wood or stone.
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- more carved
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- most carved
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What does “carved” mean?
The word “carved” means shaped or decorated by cutting. In plain terms, describes something that has been shaped by cutting, such as wood or stone.
How do you pronounce “carved”?
“Carved” is pronounced kahvd (/kɑɹvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “carved” in a sentence?
Here is “carved” used in a sentence: “The mantelpiece featured an intricately carved design of vines and leaves.”
What part of speech is “carved”?
“Carved” is an adjective.
Is “carved” a common word?
“Carved” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between carved and engraved?
Carved means shaped or decorated by cutting, often by removing enough material to create a three-dimensional form. Engraved refers to cutting fine, usually shallow lines or designs into a hard surface, so it is more detailed and less deep than carving.
What is the difference between carved and sculpted?
Both words describe shaping a material, but carved specifically means cutting material away, as from wood or stone. Sculpted is broader and can also include modelling or building up material such as clay, not only cutting it away.
What is the difference between carved and cut?
Cut is a general term for dividing something or making an opening. Carved implies deliberately shaping or decorating something by cutting, usually with skill or artistry, as in a carved figure or carved panel.
What materials are usually described as carved?
Carved is most often applied to solid materials shaped by cutting, such as wood, stone, marble, and ivory. The word stresses that the form was created by removing material rather than being moulded, cast, or printed.
