carve
Translation
to carve, to slice
Examples
He carved a small bird from the wood.
He carved a small bird from the wood.
Who will carve the roast chicken?
Who will carve the roast chicken?
She carved her name on the tree.
She carved her name on the tree.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from/out of sth.)) to create an object by cutting material He carved a small bird from the wood.
((sth.)) to cut cooked meat into slices Who will carve the roast chicken?
((sth.)) ((on/into sth.)) to cut a pattern or writing onto a surface She carved her name on the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sculpt, chisel, slice, engrave
Etymology
From Old English 'ceorfan' meaning 'to cut, to slay'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'carv'ing a 'c'urve into a piece of wood or stone.