Carve — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkärv/

Meaning & Definition of Carve

Carve (verb)

  1. to cut with care or precision
  2. to make or get by or as if by cutting —often used with out
  3. to cut into pieces or slices

Carve (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material

    "carved a statue out of rare marble"

    similar: sculpt, sculpture
    related: chisel, engrave, etch, grave, incise, inscribe, knap, cast, form, model, mold, shape

Related Entry: Carve (out) (verb)

Carve (out) is a different word from Carve. The synonyms below are for carve (out), not for carve.

  1. to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

    "finally carved out a niche for the sport in the school's athletic program"

    similar: develop, forge, grind (out), hammer out, thrash (out), work out, work up, bring forth
    related: churn out, crank out, turn out, cobble (together or up), throw up, compose, construct, craft, create, engineer, fabricate, fashion, form, frame, generate, manufacture, mint, model, shape, tailor, conceive, concoct, contrive, cook (up), devise, hatch, invent, originate, accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry out, effect
    near: demolish, destroy, dismantle, raze, tear down, ruin, undo, unmake, wreck

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Carve

The most common words with a similar meaning to Carve:

sculpt, sculpture

Related Words for Carve

chisel, engrave, etch, grave, incise, inscribe, knap, cast, form, model, mold, shape

Word Forms of Carve

Inflections: carved, carving

Derived words: carver (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Carve

Middle English kerven, from Old English ceorfan; akin to Old High German kerban to notch, Greek graphein to scratch, write

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Carve

Words & Phrases Containing Carve

carve up

Frequently Asked Questions about Carve

What does "Carve" mean?

"Carve" means to cut with care or precision. As a verb, it is defined as: to cut with care or precision.

What is another word for "Carve"?

Other words for "Carve" include sculpt and sculpture. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Carve" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Carve"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Carve". Common alternatives include sculpt and sculpture.

How do you use "Carve" in a sentence?

Examples of "Carve" in a sentence: "carved a statue out of rare marble".

Is "Carve" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Carve" is a verb.

Is "Carve" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Carve" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Carve"?

"Carve" is pronounced /ˈkärv/.

What is the origin of the word "Carve"?

"Carve" comes from Middle English kerven, from Old English ceorfan; akin to Old High German kerban to notch, Greek graphein to scratch, write. First known use: before 12th centuryt.