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carve /ˈkɑɚv/  

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  • verb
    carves; carved; carving
    [+ obj] :to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of
    We carved an ice sculpture.
    a carved object - often + out of or from
    He carved the sculpture out of marble.
    She carves figures from wood.
    [+ obj] to cut (something, such as a pattern or design) into a surface - often + into or on
    He carved his name on/into the table.
    Their initials are carved into the tree.
    to create (something) by cutting into a surface - often + out
    The Colorado River carved out the Grand Canyon.
    to cut (cooked meat) into pieces or slices [+ obj]
    Who is going to carve the turkey?
    Would you carve me another slice of turkey, please? = Would you carve another slice of turkey for me? [no obj]
    He carved while I made the gravy.
    [+ obj] :to create (a job, a fortune, a way of life, etc.) for yourself usually through hard work
    He carved a new life for himself after the divorce. - often + out
    She worked hard to carve out a career in education.
    carved in stone
    xem stone
    carve up
    [phrasal verb]
    carve up (something) or carve (something) up usually disapproving :to divide something into small parts
    The once beautiful countryside has been carved up by developers.