carve into

carve (something) into (something)

1. To etch something into a particular surface or material. Don't carve your initials into your desk unless you want to get detention.2. To use a knife or other tool to carve a block of some material, typically wood, into a desired shape. I'm always so impressed by artisans that can carve blocks of wood into beautiful animal figures.See also: carve

carve something into something

 1. and carve something in to cut letters or symbols into something. He carved his initials into a tree. He carved in the letters one by one. 2. to create a carved object by sculpturing raw material. Ken carved the apple into a tiny snowman.See also: carve