Word Meaning
तराश
taraash
hinoun
Meaning
Cut, carving, sculpting, fashioning, or shape.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'taraash' refers to the cutting, carving, or fashioning of an object, most famously an idol (but) or a garment (qaba). In this couplet, it denotes the sculpting mastery of Azar (the legendary idol-carver), highlighting the lack of authentic aesthetic craftsmanship in the modern era. It signifies both structural contour and artistic refinement.
Etymology
Persian, from the verb 'taraashidan' (تراشیدن, to cut, carve, or pare).
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazal compounds like 'but-taraash' (sculptor) or 'taraash-e-qaba' to describe physical elegance and masterly design.
Examples
taraash-e-qabaa (the stylish cut of a robe)
but-e-khush-taraash (a finely sculpted beloved/idol)
Synonyms
गढ़नबनावटकाटहैअत
Related Words
तराशनाबुत-तराशतराश-ख़राश