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carve

UK
/kɑːv/
US
/kɑrv/
carve along
carve off
carve out
carve up

Translations

carveverb
carved
Past Simple
carved
Past Participle
carving
Gerund
UK
/kɑːv/
US
/kɑrv/
She learned how to carve a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Она научилась резать индейку на День благодарения.
The artist will carve intricate designs into the stone.
Художник будет гравировать сложные узоры на камне.
He decided to carve a statue out of wood.
Он решил вырезать статую из дерева.
Synonyms
incise
fashion
hew
slice
engrave
chisel
sculpt
cut
carvenoun
carves
pl
UK
/kɑːv/
US
/kɑrv/
Slang (sports): a smooth, arcing turn, especially in skiing, snowboarding, or surfing.

Definitions

carveverb
To cut into a desired shape or form, especially by using a sharp tool.
He decided to carve a statue out of the block of wood.
To engrave or inscribe by cutting.
They carved their initials into the tree trunk.
To divide or slice (a piece of meat) into portions.
She carved the turkey at the dinner table.
To create or establish something through effort or skill.
She managed to carve a successful career in the tech industry.
To make smooth, arcing turns on snow or water while skiing, snowboarding, surfing, etc.
He carved down the slope, leaving perfect tracks in the fresh powder.
carvenoun
A smooth, arcing turn made in skiing, snowboarding, surfing, or similar sports.
The snowboarder pulled off a clean carve on the last run.
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