carve

verb

ˈkärv How to pronounce carve (audio)
Definition of carvenext
as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Recent Examples of carve Step 8 Transfer turkey to carving board and let rest 30 minutes. — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 The stone bayonet from the rifle carved over the back of a third statue was also missing. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The Wu-Tang Clan's mastermind has carved out a second career directing mid-level action flicks, and last year's One Spoon of Chocolate is a solid if silly movie. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Romo carved out new terrain at CBS Sports after revealing a knack for predicting game play — all but forcing CBS to re-sign the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to a multi-season pact in 2020 valued at around $17 million a year. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carve
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  • It was sculpted by Felix de Weldon, who later created the massive bronze Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Related Articles Her toolkit included Oligio monopolar radiofrequency for tightening and refining texture, InMode bipolar radiofrequency, and Sofwave for lifting and sculpting the face, neck and body.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
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