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1958, in the meaning defined above
carve
verb
ˈkärv
carved; carv​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to cut with care or precision //carved fretwork
  • to make or get by or as if by cutting —often used with out //carve out a career
  • to cut into pieces or slices //carved the turkey
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to cut up and serve meat
  • to work as a sculptor or engraver
Other Words
  • carv​er noun
carve
verb
ˈkärv
carved; carv​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to cut with care or precision //carved fretwork
  • to make or get by or as if by cutting —often used with out //carve out a career
  • to cut into pieces or slices //carved the turkey
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to cut up and serve meat
  • to work as a sculptor or engraver
Other Words
  • carv​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sculpt