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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
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
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
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]