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carver

noun

Simple meaning

An artist who produces carvings.

Pronunciation

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kahrver

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɑɹvɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Someone who carves the meat

  2. Someone who carves; an artist who produces carvings.

  3. An armchair as part of a set of dining chairs (originally for the person who is to carve the meat).

  4. skiing

    A ski with curved edges, allowing smooth turns.

  5. United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

  6. A neighbourhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Inflected forms

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  • carveverbBase word

    Form by carving.

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