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entalhar

[ẽ.tal.ˈ�ʃaɾ]
verb
to carve, to engrave, to notch
1. to cut or carve designs into a surface, especially wood or stone
The artisan will carve intricate patterns into the wooden door.
O artesão vai entalhar padrões intricados na porta de madeira.
2. to make a notch or groove in something
He notched the wooden beam to fit the crosspiece.
Ele entalhava a viga de madeira para encaixar a travessa.
3. to engrave or inscribe, especially on a hard surface
The date was engraved on the memorial stone.
A data foi entalhada na pedra memorial.
Synonyms
talharesculpirgravarcinzelarentaIhar
Antonyms
preenchernivelAr

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entalhar
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
entalhar
standard usage, common in traditional craftsmanship
São Paulo
entalhar
used in woodworking and artisanal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

entalhar na memória - to engrave in memory
trabalho entalhado - carved work, craftsmanship
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