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Carve

kɑːv

Carve definitions

verb

Inflections:

carve carved carves carving

cut into (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription

"the wood was carved with runes"

Synonyms:
sculpt sculpture engrave etch notch cut in incise score print mark
- produce (an object, inscription, or design) by cutting into a hard material
  
  "the altar was carved from a block of solid jade"
cut (cooked meat) into slices for eating

"he stood carving the roast chicken"

Synonyms:
slice cut up chop dice
- cut (a slice of meat) from a larger piece
  
  "he carved himself a slice of beef"
establish (a career, role, or reputation) for oneself through hard work

"she has been busy carving a successful career as a singer"
make (a turn) by tilting one's skis on to their edges and using one's weight to bend them so that they slide in an arc