Carver (en. Carver)

/ˈkɑːrvər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Technician dedicated to wood or stone carving.
The carver sculpted a beautiful figure in the wood.
El carver talló una hermosa figura en la madera.
One who performs sculpture work.
The carver exhibited his works in a local gallery.
El carver exhibió sus obras en una galería local.

Etymology

From the English 'carver', which comes from 'carve', meaning to sculpt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wood carver
Reference to a workshop or specific technique of wood carving.
carver en madera
stone carver
Refers to specialization in stone sculpture.
carver de piedra
detail carver
Indicates someone who focuses on small details when carving.
carver de detalles

Related Words

carving
Action of sculpting or giving shape to a material.
talla
sculpture
Art of modeling or sculpting in three dimensions.
escultura
craftsman
Person who creates objects by hand with skill.
artesano

Slang Meanings

Term used in certain artistic circles to refer to an expert in carving.
That guy is a true carver in his field.
Ese tipo es un verdadero carver en su campo.
Jocular reference to someone who is very good at crafting.
You are a carver, always making impressive things.
Eres un carver, siempre haciendo cosas impresionantes.