Pronunciation: /kɑrv-aʊt/
noun a provision or exception in a contract or agreement that allows for certain terms to be excluded or separated from the rest of the document
A1 I saw a beautiful carve-out in the shape of a heart on the tree trunk.
A2 The artist used a small knife to carve-out intricate patterns on the wooden sculpture.
B1 The carve-out in the wall allowed for a niche to display a small statue.
B2 The architect included a carve-out in the design of the building to create a unique entranceway.
C1 The carve-out in the rock formation revealed ancient petroglyphs that amazed archaeologists.
C2 The intricate carve-out on the marble statue displayed the artist's exceptional skill and attention to detail.
formal The carve-out provision in the contract allows for certain assets to be excluded from the sale.
informal Hey, did you hear about the carve-out in the deal? They're keeping the office building separate.
slang I heard they're doing a carve-out of the tech division to focus on their core business.
figurative Sometimes you have to carve-out time for yourself in order to avoid burnout.
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