carve

US /kɑːrv/

UK /kɑːrv/

1.

to cut a shape or pattern into something, especially wood or stone

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He decided to carve a bird out of the block of wood.

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The artist will carve a statue from marble.

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sculpt engrave chisel hew cut

2.

to cut cooked meat into slices for eating

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Dad always carves the turkey on Thanksgiving.

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Please carve the roast beef into thin slices.

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slice cut portion

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carving carving knife carve out a niche