carve
word
/ˈkɑɹv/
karv
/kˈɑːv/
kahv
Definition
To cut something into a shape using a knife or tool, especially wood or stone; also, to slice cooked meat.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for art ("carve a statue", "carve a pumpkin") and food ("carve the turkey"). "Carve out" often means to create or obtain something with effort. Do not confuse with "curve" (bend, not cut). Formality is neutral.
Spanish: tallar - esculpir - cortar (carne)Portuguese (BR): esculpir - entalhar - cortar (carne)Portuguese (PT): esculpir - entalhar - cortar (carne)Chinese (Simplified): 雕刻 - 切（肉）Chinese (Traditional): 雕刻 - 切（肉）Hindi: तराशना - काटना (मांस)Arabic: ينحت - يقطع (اللحم)Bengali: কাটা - খোদাই করাRussian: вырезать - резать - вырезать (по дереву, камню)Japanese: 彫る - 切り分けるVietnamese: chạm khắc - cắt (thịt)Korean: 조각하다 - 썰다Turkish: oymak - dilimlemekUrdu: تراشنا - کاٹناIndonesian: memahat - mengukir - memotong (daging)
Example Sentences
He likes to carve animals from wood.
basic
Can you carve the turkey for dinner?
basic
She learned to carve beautiful patterns in soap.
basic
Every Halloween, we carve pumpkins together.
natural
His name was carved into the old tree.
natural
It takes years to really carve out a place for yourself in this business.
natural