Definition of Carve

1. Verb. Form by carving. "Carve a flower from the ice"

Specialized synonyms: Hew, Hew Out, Grave, Sculpt, Sculpture, Fret
Generic synonyms: Cut, Forge, Form, Mold, Mould, Shape, Work
Derivative terms: Carver, Carving

2. Verb. Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface. "Carve one's name into the bark"
Exact synonyms: Chip At
Specialized synonyms: Chisel, Engrave, Grave, Inscribe, Scratch, Engrave, Etch
Generic synonyms: Cut
Derivative terms: Carver, Carving
Also: Chip

3. Verb. Cut to pieces. "They carve the cape "; "Father carved the ham"
Exact synonyms: Cut Up
Specialized synonyms: Shave, Filet, Fillet
Generic synonyms: Cut
Also: Carve Up
Derivative terms: Carver

Definition of Carve

1. v. t. To cut.

2. v. i. To exercise the trade of a sculptor or carver; to engrave or cut figures.

3. n. A carucate.

Definition of Carve

1. to form by cutting [v CARVED, CARVING, CARVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carve

carunculate
carunculated
caruncula hymenalis
caruncula lacrimalis
caruncula myrtiformis
caruncula salivaris
caruncula sublingualis
carunculous
Carus' circle
Carus' curve
Caruso
carvacrol
carvacrol
carvacrols
Carvallo's sign
carve (current term)
carved
carvedilol
carvedilol
carved in stone
carvel
carvel-built
carvels
carven
carver
carver
carveries
carvers
carvery
carves

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