carve
🇺🇸
/kɑːrv/
🇬🇧
/kɑːv/
verb
C1
to cut shapes from wood, stone, or other hard materials
He learned to carve animals from wood.
C1
to cut words or designs into a surface
She will carve her name on the tree.
R
to cut cooked meat into slices
Father will carve the roast beef for dinner.
R
to create a successful career through hard work
She managed to carve a successful path in business.
translation
to cut shapes from wood, stone, or other hard materials; to cut words or designs into a surface; to cut cooked meat into slices; to create a successful career through hard work
Word Forms
3rd Present
carves
Past
carved
Perfect
carved
Progressive
carving