Definition of: carve

(kärv) v. carved, carv·ing v.t.
1. To cut figures or designs upon.
2. To make by cutting or chiseling.
3. To cut up, as cooked meat; divide.
—v.i.
4. To make carved work or figures.
5. To cut up cooked meat served at table. See synonyms under CUT.
—noun A cut or stroke in carving. [OE ceorfan]
—carv′er noun