Pronunciation: /kɑːrp/
noun a type of freshwater fish
A1 I saw a carp swimming in the pond.
A2 The carp in the aquarium are very colorful.
B1 Fishing for carp is a popular pastime in this area.
B2 The chef prepared a delicious carp dish for the special event.
C1 The carp population in the river has been steadily increasing.
C2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the carp species from extinction.
verb to complain or find fault constantly, typically about trivial matters
A1 She carps about her job all the time.
A2 He carpentered a new bookshelf for his living room.
B1 The customer carpented a complaint to the manager about the service.
B2 The team carpented a plan to increase sales for the upcoming quarter.
C1 The politician carpented a speech to address the current economic crisis.
C2 The artist carpented a masterpiece that left everyone in awe.
formal The carp in the pond were meticulously cared for by the gardeners.
informal I saw a bunch of carp swimming in the lake today.
slang Those carp are huge, they must be eating well.
figurative His speech was as graceful as a carp swimming in a clear pond.
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