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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
Beckstrom had carved out a professional life for herself in a place where that can be difficult.
“This was uncharted territory in which I could carve out my own niche,” he said.
Most U.S. investors will spend Thursday carving turkey and watching the NFL rather than checking their portfolios, with stock and bond markets closed for Thanksgiving.
“So carving out alone time during the holidays is important, giving you space to relax and recharge before the next celebration.”
They carved grain silos directly into hard volcanic rock in locations that were extremely difficult to reach.
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