Carve (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), carved, carv·ing.
  1. to cut (a solid material) so as to form something: to carve a piece of pine.
  2. to form from a solid material by cutting: to carve a statue out of stone.
  3. to cut into slices or pieces, as a roast of meat.
  4. to decorate with designs or figures cut on the surface: The top of the box was beautifully carved with figures of lions and unicorns.
  5. to cut (a design, figures, etc.) on a surface: Figures of lions and unicorns were carved on the top of the box.
  6. to make or create for oneself (often followed by out): He carved out a career in business.
verb (used without object), carved, carv·ing.
  1. to carve figures, designs, etc.
  2. to cut meat.
verb
  1. to cut or chip in order to form something
  2. to decorate or form (something) by cutting or chipping
  3. to slice (meat) into pieces
Carve (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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