A1 noun Neutral

carving

/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/

A carving is an object or a piece of art made by cutting away material from wood, stone, or other hard substances. It is created using tools like knives or chisels to form a specific shape or pattern.

Ejemplos

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1

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

2

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

3

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
carving
Verb
carve
Adjetivo
carved
Relacionado
carver
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'car' driving into a tree (wood) to make a shape: CARving.

Quiz rápido

The artist made a beautiful ___ of an eagle out of a single piece of wood.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: carving

Ejemplos

1

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

everyday

I bought a small wood carving of a bird at the market.

2

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

formal

The museum displays an ancient stone carving from Egypt.

3

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

informal

Look at this cool carving my dad made from a tree branch!

4

Historical carvings provide evidence of early human creativity.

academic

Historical carvings provide evidence of early human creativity.

5

Our company specializes in high-quality wooden carvings for home decor.

business

Our company specializes in high-quality wooden carvings for home decor.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
carving
Verb
carve
Adjetivo
carved
Relacionado
carver

Colocaciones comunes

wood carving a piece of art made by cutting wood
stone carving a piece of art made by cutting stone
intricate carving a carving with many very small details
ancient carving a very old object made by cutting material
hand-made carving an object carved by hand rather than a machine

Frases Comunes

pumpkin carving

the activity of cutting shapes into a pumpkin

wood carving kit

a set of tools used for carving wood

relief carving

a type of carving where the design stands out from a flat background

Se confunde a menudo con

carving vs engraving

An engraving is usually a design cut into a flat surface, while a carving is often a 3D shape.

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Notas de uso

Use 'carving' as a noun to refer to the finished object or the art form itself. It is most commonly used with materials like wood, stone, or bone.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the verb form 'carving' (the action) when they mean the noun 'carving' (the object). Make sure to use an article like 'a' or 'the' before it when referring to the object.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'car' driving into a tree (wood) to make a shape: CARving.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'ceorfan', which means to cut or separate.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one carving, two carvings Often followed by 'of' to describe the subject (e.g., a carving of a bear)
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Contexto cultural

In many indigenous cultures, wood carving is a vital way of telling stories and preserving history.

Quiz rápido

The artist made a beautiful ___ of an eagle out of a single piece of wood.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: carving

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