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Carve

/kɑːv/

To create a shape by cutting away material from wood, stone, or other surfaces.

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Let's carve the turkey!

In truth, he looks like he's been carved out of stone.

She decided to carve her initials into the tree bark.

Originating from Old English ceorfan, which means to cut, derived from Proto-Germanic kerfaną. Cognates include German kerben and Dutch kerven.

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