Carve (Verb)
Meaning 1
Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface; "carve one's name into the bark".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Form by carving; "Carve a flower from the ice".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The sculptor attempted to carve a realistic lion from the block of marble.
- She carefully carved a miniature bird from the piece of soapstone.
- During the contest, the chefs had to carve intricate designs from large blocks of ice.
- The woodworker spent hours carving delicate patterns into the surface of the wooden box.
- The artist carved a stunning portrait from a single piece of polished jade.
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Meaning 3
Cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.