To carve is to cut or shape something with a sharp object. Carving is often used to make objects look more beautiful or artistic.
The artist carved the statue of the goddess using a very sharp knife.
The sculptor was carving the statue of a woman when he found her.
verb
engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
Synonyms:
verb
cut to pieces
Synonyms:
verb
form by carving
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The man carves the joint and cuts the bread.
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It is the Hopi approach to the art of Kachina doll carving.
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The outside of the winter melon is often carved with artistic patterns.
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In the Sassanian art the huge round carved statue is sensational and unique.
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His job is to carve in their names.
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He carved in the message of the Gospel.
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The carving of the temple is related to the story.
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The carvings represent the contents of the museum.
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The colonnade and the ceiling are tastefully carved.
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The literary mind and the carving of dragons.