carve /kärv/

1. To cut (wood, stone, ivory, etc) into forms, patterns, etc
2. To make or shape by cutting
3. To cut up (meat) into slices or pieces
4. To apportion or distribute

1. To exercise the art or perform the act of carving
2. To make affected gestures or amorous advances (Shakespeare)

carvˈen adjective

Carved

carvˈer noun

1. A person who carves
2. A woodcarver
3. A sculptor
4. A carving knife (or fork)
5. A tree used for carving (Spenser)
6. A dining chair with arms

carvˈery noun

A type of buffet-service restaurant where the main course meat is served from the joint on request

carvˈing noun

1. The act or art of sculpture, esp in wood or ivory
2. A carved form, shape or figure
3. The act or art of cutting up meat at table
4. A technique used in skiing and snowboarding in which fast turns are made by turning the skis or board so that the edges cut into the snow, thus preventing skidding

carving knife noun

A large sharp knife for carving meat

carving skis plural noun

Skis with wide tips and a narrow centre, suitable for carving.

carve out

1. To cut out
2. To make or create by one's own efforts (figurative)

carve up (slang)

1. To divide, esp booty
2. To injure a person, esp by slashing with a knife or razor (carveˈ-up noun)

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