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/
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
The artist carved a beautiful eagle from a block of wood.
The mason carved the king's name into the stone. (🔨 Chisel + 🪵 Shape → Carve)
The family carved a totem, survived instead of starving, and preserved their tradition.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
carve (single morpheme, no productive prefix or suffix) - from Old English ceorfan (to cut, carve)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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