LEARNit Dictionary
carve
verb
/kɑːv/
UK
/kɑːrv/
US
C1+
1
C1+
to make objects, patterns, etc. by cutting away material from a piece of wood or stone, or another hard material
حکاکی کردن, کنده کاری کردن, تراشیدن
2
C1+
to write something on a surface by cutting into it
حکاکی کردن, حک کردن
They carved their initials on the desk.
A Latin inscription had been carved on the lid of the box.
3
to cut a large piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces for eating
تکه کردن, قسمت کردن, قطعه قطعه کردن
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Who's going to carve the turkey?
4
to work hard in order to have a successful career, reputation, etc.
ساختن, ایجاد کردن, پدید آوردن
He succeeded in carving out a career in the media.
She has carved a place for herself in the fashion world.