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 Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market. — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 Located northeast of Seattle and carved by glacial ice, the 50-mile-long lake boasts everything from boating and fishing to birdwatching, scuba diving, camping, and more, according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the lake, formed thousands of years ago as glaciers carved the Great Lakes basin during the last ice age, is a prime destination for boating, fishing, bird-watching and swimming, with parks and beaches along its shores. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Peppering the room are carved wooden reliquaries from Central Africa, 19th-century ceramics by Théodore Deck, and Les Lalanne’s designs. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carve
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sculpt
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  • The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Last but not least, Valicelli chose a more circular approach, letting the shape guide its design along the main salon’s and the bedroom’s ceiling and sculpted, curvy furniture.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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