carved

Meanings

• verb

  The act of shaping or engraving a material, typically using sharp tools.

  - "He carved intricate designs into the wooden table."
  - "The sculptor carefully carved the statue from a block of marble."

• noun

  A work of art created by carving.

  - "The carved ivory figurine was a valuable family heirloom."
  - "The ancient Egyptians were famous for their intricately carved temples."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɑɹvd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carved
carve , harvest , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

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carve , carved , carver , carvers , carves , carving , carved in stone , carved/etched/set/written in stone , etched in stone , set in stone , written in stone , carve up , carved up , carves up , carving up

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Etymology

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From Old North French carver, from carver 'to hew, chop', from Latin carpere 'to pluck, gather'

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Trivia

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1. Carving was one of the earliest forms of human artistic expression.

2. The world's largest carved stone statue is the 'Great Buddha of Kamakura' in Japan, which is over 11 meters tall.

3. Carved ivory was a popular material for making figurines and other decorative items during the Middle Ages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sculpture: A three-dimensional work of art, typically carved from stone, wood, or metal.

2. Engraving: A printing process that uses a sharp tool to incise lines on a surface, typically a metal plate, which is then inked and printed.

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Culture

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Carved art has been a significant part of human history, with examples found in various civilizations, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and Africa. Carved art has been used for religious, decorative, and functional purposes. In literature, carving is often used metaphorically to describe the process of creating something intricate or detailed.

How to Memorize "carved"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of using a sharp tool to shape and mold a material.
   - Visualize the intricate designs and patterns that can be created through carving.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carved' with the image of an artist creating a sculpture.
   - Think of the intricate designs and patterns that can be created through carving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'carved' starts with the letter 'C', like 'Create' or 'Carve' in your mind.
   - Think of the intricate designs and patterns that can be created through carving, like a 'C'utting Board.

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