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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
/ ɑː /
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
- İ noun
- · verb recarved recarving
- i· adjective
- ܲ· adjective
- ܲd· verb (used with object) undercarved undercarving
- ɱ- adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of carve1
Example Sentences
He scored a scintillating try inside two minutes, carving the Falcons open like a Christmas turkey.
Spirit's wider global business is being carved up between Boeing and Airbus, the world's largest aircraft manufacturers.
The first 100 days of Trump's second term have been a dramatic show of political force, but the next 1,361 will be the real test of whether he can carve an enduring legacy.
She also references another unique element of the “Sinners” story: a deal carved out by Coogler that will allow him to own the rights to the movie after 25 years, an extremely unconventional industry practice.
While Eubank Jr and Benn have carved out their own careers, they are also two fighters reaping the rich fruits of nepotism.
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