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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 by out ):
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 Words From
- carver noun
- re·carve verb recarved recarving
- semi·carved adjective
- un·carved adjective
- under·carve verb (used with object) undercarved undercarving
- well-carved adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of carve1
Example Sentences
Diggers and machines carve through the forest floor, paving over wetland to surface the road which will cut through a protected area.
The acquisition kept the land out of the hands of a developer with plans to carve its spectacular rock ranges, lava flows, sand dunes, valleys and cactus gardens into 40-acre ranches.
The carvings are considered sacred sites to the tribe, but this is not the first time people have gone through and disturbed the area.
South by Southwest has carved out a specific niche for itself on the festival circuit, a little rowdier and more spirited than the likes of Sundance or Cannes.
Although Forever 21 had carved out a niche in the market for teenage girls, its specificity soon became limiting as it failed to attract older customers.
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