[carve] vb carved ; carv.ing [ME kerven, fr. OE ceorfan; akin to OHG kerban to notch, Gk graphein to scratch, write] vt (bef. 12c) 1: to cut with care or precision "carved fretwork"
2: to make or get by or as if by cutting--often used with out "~ out a career"
3: to cut into pieces or slices "carved the turkey" ~ vi 1: to cut up and serve meat
2: to work as a sculptor or engraver -- carv.er n