carver
pronunciation
How to pronounce carver in British English:
UK ['kɑ:və]
How to pronounce carver in American English:
US [ˈkɑrvɚ]
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- Noun:
- makes decorative wooden panels
- an artist who creates sculptures
- someone who carves the meat
Word Origin
- carver (n.)
- late 14c. (late 13c. as a surname), "one who carves" (in some sense); agent noun from carve (v.). In a set of dining chairs, the one with the arms, usually at the head of the table, is the carver (1927), reserved for the one who carves.
Example
- 1. George washington carver was born a slave .
- 2. We extend our deepest sympathies to mr. carver .
- 3. The carver turned round hurriedly .
- 4. We know that this journey is not easy , whether you are a map carver or a map follower matters not , it is a difficult journey .
- 5. It wasn 't what carver intended , but few could argue that it was not shorter .