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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
The box is carved with scenes of the labors of Hercules, while the lid is decorated with monumental reclining figures of the deceased.
But chamber leaders say this ballot measure, which could be considered as early as November 2026, would do more than just carve out another exception for what’s become known as the “Swiss cheese CEQ.”
And with “Nothing Is Lost,” Stiller has carved out a comfortable place to keep his parents’ love safe forevermore.
He helped turn Fiat’s modern 500 into a cultural icon, carved out Seat’s sporty Cupra line, and refocused Renault by slimming its model range and boosting profitability in hybrids and electric vehicles.
Tyler Glasnow carved up Brewers hitters on one side, giving up just one run over 5 ⅔ innings.
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