Carver

[kahr-ver]

noun

1. George Washington, 1864?–1943, U.S. botanist and chemist.

2. John, 1575?–1621, Pilgrim leader: first governor of Plymouth Colony 1620–21.

3. Raymond, 1938–88, U.S. short-story writer and poet.

Carver

¹

/ ˈkɑːvə /

noun

1. George Washington. ?1864–1943, US agricultural chemist and botanist

carver

²

/ ˈkɑːvə /

noun

1. a carving knife

2. (plural) a large matched knife and fork for carving meat

3. a chair with arms that forms part of a set of dining chairs

Carver

1. American botanist and educator whose work was instrumental in improving the agricultural efficiency of the United States.

Example Sentences

Famous speakers and artists such as George Washington Carver, Benjamin Mays, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson came to our campus.

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Given was once almost hit by a chair thrown when a row between Bellamy and Newcastle coach John Carver escalated in an airport departure lounge.

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Carver allegedly told police that the stunt was meant as a joke to go viral.

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Clark said he told the detectives that, as a member of the Carver Park Compton Crips, he didn’t get along with the “40s,” a reference to Kelly’s gang.

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Scotland assistant coach John Carver said the comment showed Miller needed "a little bit of guidance".

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