Pronunciation: /kɑrv/
noun a carved object or design
A1 I bought a small carve to decorate my living room.
A2 The wooden carve was beautifully crafted by a local artist.
B1 The intricate carve on the door caught my attention.
B2 The ancient stone carvings in the temple were incredibly detailed.
C1 The master carver spent weeks working on the marble carve for the museum.
C2 The elaborate ivory carve was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
verb to cut or shape (a hard material) into a desired form, typically using a sharp tool
A1 She carves a pumpkin for Halloween.
A2 He carves his initials into the tree trunk.
B1 The artist carved a beautiful sculpture out of wood.
B2 The chef carefully carves the roast beef for the dinner service.
C1 The master craftsman carves intricate designs into the marble statue.
C2 The skilled woodworker carves detailed patterns into the furniture.
adjective relating to something that has been carved
A1 The carved pumpkin looked spooky for Halloween.
A2 She bought a beautiful carved wooden bowl at the market.
B1 The artist carved intricate designs into the marble sculpture.
B2 The chef used a carved ice block to create a stunning ice sculpture for the event.
C1 The master craftsman carved a detailed portrait into the stone monument.
C2 The skilled woodworker carved a lifelike figure out of a single piece of wood.
formal The sculptor used a chisel to carefully carve the intricate details into the marble statue.
informal I love to carve pumpkins for Halloween, it's so much fun!
slang Let's carve out some time to hang out this weekend.
figurative She had to carve out her own path to success in a male-dominated industry.
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