carve — to cut something, especially wood or stone, into a particular shape
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut something, especially wood or stone, into a particular shape
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑːrv/
Korean meaning: 조각하다, 새기다
Korean pronunciation: 카브 (강세: 카브)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather carved my name into a tree, but now it says 'MIKE' in giant letters because the tree grew!
- She's trying to carve out time for exercise, but Netflix keeps getting in the way.
- The chef carved the roast beef with the precision of a surgeon.
carve
VERB//kɑːrv//
to cut something, especially wood or stone, into a particular shape
Craftsman carving wooden bird sculpture
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Carve with art, serve those who starve!
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Origin
From Old English 'ceorfan' meaning 'to cut or carve', related to Germanic roots. The word has been used since Anglo-Saxon times and may be connected to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to cut or scratch'.
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“My grandfather carved my name into a tree, but now it says 'MIKE' in giant letters because the tree grew!”
“She's trying to carve out time for exercise, but Netflix keeps getting in the way.”
“The chef carved the roast beef with the precision of a surgeon.”
“Ancient people carved symbols on cave walls to communicate.”
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