carved; carving
1
: to cut with care or precision
carved fretwork
2
: to make or get by or as if by cutting
—often used with out
carve out a career
3
: to cut into pieces or slices
carved the turkey
carver
noun
Examples of carve in a Sentence
We carved an ice sculpture.
Who is going to carve the turkey?
He carved while I made the gravy.
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At other times, a pithy quotation is like a tour guide handing you a delicious insight about the canyon, cathedral, or carving you’re gazing at.
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Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in more than 30 states have carved out tax incentives for data center companies, arguing that without them, the data centers wouldn’t come—and that their presence is essential toward growing property and income tax revenue, and driving economic development.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Melanie has carved out a niche beyond traditional performance spaces as an adaptive yoga instructor to clients, using her platform to educate them about accessibility and inclusion.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While both excelled on defense, Taylor has carved out his niche on offense by setting Tigers career records for receptions (129) and yards receiving (1,308) by a tight end.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in more than 30 states have carved out tax incentives for data center companies, arguing that without them, the data centers wouldn’t come—and that their presence is essential toward growing property and income tax revenue, and driving economic development.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Melanie has carved out a niche beyond traditional performance spaces as an adaptive yoga instructor to clients, using her platform to educate them about accessibility and inclusion.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While both excelled on defense, Taylor has carved out his niche on offense by setting Tigers career records for receptions (129) and yards receiving (1,308) by a tight end.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carve. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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carve
verb
carved; carving
1
: to cut with care or exactness
2
: to cut into pieces or slices
3
: to cut up and serve meat
carver
noun
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