bridal facial preparation; carve a face
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
the traditional bridal ritual of facial grooming
archaicA traditional rite performed for a bride before her wedding day, symbolizing the transition from maidenhood to married life. It involves hairstyling, hairline cleaning, and facial grooming.
According to old customs, the bride had someone perform the bridal facial grooming for her the day before the wedding.
The bridal facial grooming was an important part of traditional wedding ceremonies.
verb
to carve the face (of a figure in sculpture)
technicalA specialized term in sculpture and carving, referring to the delicate process of shaping and detailing the facial features of a statue or figurine.
The most difficult part of carving this wooden Buddha statue was shaping the face.
This master's skill in carving faces is exquisite, making the figures' expressions lifelike.