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Word: Carve
Speech Type: Verb
Old English ceorfan ‘cut, carve’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kerven
kɑːv
cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription
Short Definition:cut hard material
Examples:- the wood was carved with runes
cut (cooked meat) into slices for eating
Short Definition:cut up cooked meat
Examples:- he stood carving the roast chicken
- Cliff wouldn't carve, so she was expected to wield the knife
establish (a career, role, or reputation) for oneself through hard work
Short Definition:establish career etc. through hard work
Examples:- she has been busy carving a successful career as a singer
- the company has carved a name for itself in the smartphone market
make (a turn) by tilting one's skis on to their edges and using one's weight to bend them so that they slide in an arc.
Short Definition:turn in skiing
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