American English

How to pronounce carver

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KAHRver

/ˈkʰɑɹ.vɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who cuts cooked meat into slices, especially to serve it.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who cuts cooked meat into slices, especially to serve it.

The carver sliced the roast for the guests.

My uncle was the carver at Thanksgiving.

Common phrases & grammar

meat carver · skilled carver · chief carver

the carver + cuts + the meat

the carver + serves + the meat to + guests

noun

A person who makes shapes or designs by cutting away parts of wood, stone, or another hard material.

The carver worked on a wooden statue.

The museum hired a stone carver.

Common phrases & grammar

wood carver · stone carver · master carver

a + material + carver

a carver + works with + wood/stone

nounless common

A large knife used to cut cooked meat into slices.

The carver made clean slices through the turkey.

Keep the carver sharp.

Common phrases & grammar

use the carver + to cut + the meat

Useful expressions

carving knife

a large knife used to cut cooked meat into slices

Use a carving knife for the roast.

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