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CARVE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Carve.

How to pronounce carve:

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US

Carve - as a verb

Form by carving

Example: "Carve a flower from the ice"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5forge9form9mold7mould8shape10work11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface

Example: "Carve one's name into the bark"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chip at
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut to pieces

Example: "Father carved the ham"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Carve - as a noun

A carucate.

The act of carving

Example: "Give that turkey a careful carve"

Example Sentences

"He used a knife to carve his initials into the tree trunk."
"The sculptor carefully carved a beautiful statue out of marble."
"She decided to carve a pumpkin for Halloween."
"The chef carved the turkey into thin slices."
"He began to carve a wooden figurine with great precision."
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Word Game Points

Is CARVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, carve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CARVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CARVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, carve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CARVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CARVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, carve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CARVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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