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carve

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carve /ˈkɑɚv/ verb
carves; carved; carving
carve
/ˈkɑɚv/
verb
carves; carved; carving
Britannica Dictionary definition of CARVE
[+ object] : to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of often + out of or from
[+ object]
: to cut (something, such as a pattern or design) into a surface often + into or on
: to create (something) by cutting into a surface often + out
: to cut (cooked meat) into pieces or slices
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to create (a job, a fortune, a way of life, etc.) for yourself usually through hard work
often + out

carved in stone

see 1stone

carve up

[phrasal verb]
carve up (something) or carve (something) up usually disapproving
: to divide something into small parts

— carver

noun, plural carvers [count]