Used in a Sentence

carve

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for carve.

Editorial note

The key is to carve out a subset of the language (and some usage patterns) that you know how to use and stick with it.

Examples14
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

To cut meat in order to serve it.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of carve gathered in one view.

verb

To cut meat in order to serve it.

noun

The act of carving

verb

To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for carve.

verb

To cut meat in order to serve it.

verb

To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.

verb

(figuratively) To take or make, as by cutting; to provide.

Example sentences

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The key is to carve out a subset of the language (and some usage patterns) that you know how to use and stick with it.

2

You don't extract 15 tons pillars, carve them and move them atop a hill to make things prettier.

3

So, if minorities don't carve out their own spaces, they will live entirely in a culture that doesn't represent them.

4

I think the point is to carve the division between tech-literate and common communications in stone -- to prevent privacy and security from ever going mainstream.

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They are modeling their business and getting politicians to create carve outs specifically for them.

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This means you have to control your speed and make sure you're not going too fast, you don't always have the space needed to carve when you get speed wobbles.

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Or carve one out of a tree branch and keep all of it.

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You could carve out multiple Switzerlands of the US if you broke it up and tightened immigration (as the Swiss are doing right now).

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If they can carve out an exemption for casinos, why not copyright?

10

I mean If YC takes you under it arms are you not willing to carve out 8 weeks for it?

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Sometimes people would carve their own dome-fitting bookshelves in the wood shop.

12

You can carve out your own sub-VPCs easily using firewall rules.

Quote examples

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So I don't see why we would carve out an exception for judging the "well-lived-ness" of a person's life based on society's precepts about the number or closeness of friends and family.

Proper noun examples

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Carve out a quiet space in your house with a door.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use carve in a sentence?

The key is to carve out a subset of the language (and some usage patterns) that you know how to use and stick with it.

What does carve mean?

To cut meat in order to serve it.

What part of speech is carve?

carve is commonly used as verb, noun.