1. to cut (something hard) in order to produce an object, pattern, or inscription
2. to cut cooked meat into slices for serving
3. to create or establish something through effort or skill
Usage: often used with ‘out’

Examples

• She carves beautiful sculptures from marble.
• The artist carves intricate designs into the wood.
• Dad carves the turkey every Thanksgiving.
• He carves the roast beef at the dinner table.
• The company carves out a new market niche.
• She carves her initials into the tree bark.
• The chef carefully carves the ham for the guests.