carve
Translation
to carve, to sculpt, to slice
Examples
He carved a small bird out of wood.
He carved a small bird out of wood.
Who will carve the Thanksgiving turkey?
Who will carve the Thanksgiving turkey?
She carved her name into the tree.
She carved her name into the tree.
Grammar Patterns
to carve ((sth.)) out of ((sth.)) to make an object by cutting it from a material He carved a statue out of marble.
to carve ((sth.)) to cut cooked meat into slices Who will carve the turkey?
to carve ((sth.)) into/on ((sth.)) to write on a surface by cutting into it They carved their initials on the bench.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sculpt, engrave, etch, slice
Etymology
From Old English 'ceorfan' meaning 'to cut, slay, cut down'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'carving' a 'curve' into wood or stone.