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. 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

²

/ ˈkɑːvə /

noun

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

Carver

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

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

According to the publication, Capt. Jonathan Carver documented in the 1760s that Native American tribes used beetle larvae, which emerged from thawing tree bark during this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times

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