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carve

/kɑːv/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To shape or cut (something) with a tool, especially by making continuous deep strokes.

    - "He carved a pumpkin for Halloween."
    - "The artist carefully carved the statue."
    - "The woodworker carved intricate designs into the furniture."
  • Verb

    To engrave or inscribe (something) on a surface.

    - "The name of the winner was carved into the trophy."
    - "The monument was carved with historical facts."
    - "The tombstone was carved with an epitaph."

Pronunciation
  1. /kɑːv/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68569021"
  2. /kɑɹv/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60627110"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with carve
carve , save , grave , rave , wave
Variants
List of all variants of carve that leads to same result
carve , carved , carver , carvers , carves , carving , carve up , carved up , carves up , carving up
Forms
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carves, carved, carving


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English cearfan 'to cut, hew, carve'.


Trivia
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  1. Carving was one of the earliest forms of art.

  2. The world's largest wooden sculpture, 'Bodhi Tree', is carved from a single piece of wood and measures over 100 feet tall.

  3. Carving is a popular hobby and can be done using various materials, including wood, stone, and soap.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sculpture: Carving is a form of sculpture, where the artist shapes the material using tools instead of modeling it with clay or other materials.

  2. Woodcarving: Woodcarving is a popular form of carving, where the artist uses wood as the material. Woodcarving can be used to create functional items, such as furniture, or decorative items, such as figurines and wall hangings.


Culture
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Carving has been a significant part of various cultures throughout history. It has been used for religious and spiritual purposes, as well as for decorative and functional items. In some cultures, carving is a traditional art form that is passed down from generation to generation.

How to Memorize "carve"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the action of carving - imagine making deep strokes with a tool to shape a material.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'carve' with the action of shaping or cutting something with a tool.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cuts Are Very Effective' to remember the meaning of 'carve'.


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