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carve
[kahrv]
verb (used with object)
to cut (a solid material) so as to form something.
to carve a piece of pine.
to form from a solid material by cutting.
to carve a statue out of stone.
to cut into slices or pieces, as a roast of meat.
to decorate with designs or figures cut on the surface.
The top of the box was beautifully carved with figures of lions and unicorns.
to cut (a design, figures, etc.) on a surface.
Figures of lions and unicorns were carved on the top of the box.
to make or create for oneself (often followed byout ).
He carved out a career in business.
verb (used without object)
to carve figures, designs, etc.
to cut meat.
carve
/ kɑːv /
verb
(tr) to cut or chip in order to form something
to carve wood
to decorate or form (something) by cutting or chipping
to carve statues
to slice (meat) into pieces
to carve a turkey
Other Word Forms
- carver noun
- recarve verb
- semicarved adjective
- uncarved adjective
- undercarve verb (used with object)
- well-carved adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of carve1
Example Sentences
Many of Jefferson and Jackson’s voters, however, became agents of what historians call the “market revolution,” carving out commercial farms from the landscape or becoming petty traders.
It points this beam of intense radiation at the galaxy on the left, disrupting material within and carving out a gap in the gas and dust.
Recent history is, however, recent—important moments not yet carved in stone.
Backup quarterback Mac Jones carved up the defense with quick passes that staved off the pass rush and challenged linebackers and defensive backs.
A priest took the documents and lightly tapped them against the statue, which was swathed in flowers and tucked behind three doorways framed in gold leaf carvings of Hindu gods.
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