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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.

Synonyms

  • Chip At

Hyponyms

  • Etch
  • Grave
  • Engrave
  • Inscribe

Related Words

  • Carving (noun)
  • Carver (noun)

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.

Hypernyms

  • Mould
  • Forge
  • Form
  • Work
  • Mold

Hyponyms

  • Hew Out
  • Grave
  • Sculpture

Related Words

  • Carving (noun)
  • Carver (noun)

Meaning 3

Cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Cut Up

Hyponyms

  • Filet

Related Words

  • Carve Up (verb)
  • Carver (noun)
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