CEFR B2

carve

verb

Meaning

To cut (a solid material) in order to produce an object or a shape, or to cut into a solid surface.

Examples

He learned to carve wood in his spare time.
The artist carved a beautiful statue from a block of marble.

Synonyms: cut, sculpt, engrave, incise

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carve (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɑːrv/

Definition

To cut (a solid material) in order to produce an object or a shape, or to cut into a solid surface.

Examples

He learned to carve wood in his spare time.
The artist carved a beautiful statue from a block of marble.
She carved her initials into the tree trunk.

How to Use carve

carve into (prepositional phrase): To cut a material to create a shape or design within it. — "He carved the wood into the shape of a dragon."
carve out (phrasal verb): To create something by cutting, or to establish a position or career through hard work. — "She carved out a successful career in finance."
carve up (phrasal verb): To divide something into several parts. — "They carved up the profits from the sale."

Synonyms of carve

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