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Carve: meaning, definitions and examples

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carve

 

[ kɑːrv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

woodworking

To carve means to cut or shape a material such as wood, stone, or metal by using a sharp tool.

Synonyms

chisel, engrave, sculpt

Examples of usage

  • He carved a beautiful sculpture out of a block of wood.
  • She carefully carved her initials into the tree trunk.
  • The artist carved intricate patterns into the marble statue.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking

To carve also means to cut meat into slices, typically in preparation for serving.

Synonyms

cut, portion, slice

Examples of usage

  • He carved the roast beef at the dinner table.
  • She skillfully carved the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "carve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esculpir

🇮🇳 नक्काशी करना

🇩🇪 schnitzen

🇮🇩 mengukir

🇺🇦 вирізати

🇵🇱 rzeźbić

🇯🇵 彫る (horu)

🇫🇷 sculpter

🇪🇸 tallar

🇹🇷 oymak

🇰🇷 조각하다 (jogakhada)

🇸🇦 نحت (naḥt)

🇨🇿 tesat

🇸🇰 tesať

🇨🇳 雕刻 (diāokè)

🇸🇮 rezbariti

🇮🇸 skera út

🇰🇿 ойып жасау

🇬🇪 ჩხირკედელა (ch'irk'edela)

🇦🇿 oymaq

🇲🇽 tallar

Word origin

The word 'carve' originates from the Old English word 'ceorfan', meaning 'to cut'. This word has been used in various contexts throughout history, from woodworking to cooking. The act of carving has been an essential skill for human civilizations for centuries, allowing people to create art, tools, and food preparations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,829, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.