carve
/kɑrv/
verb
- To cut a material such as wood, stone, or meat into a desired shape or piece, often with a knife or tool.
- The artist spent months carving a statue out of marble.
- He carefully carved his initials into the tree trunk.
- She learned to carve a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
- To create or form something by cutting or shaping a material.
- They carved a path through the dense forest.
- The sculptor carved a beautiful eagle from a block of wood.
- She carved a small boat out of a piece of soap.
- To reduce or cut something, such as prices, costs, or time, often significantly.
- We need to carve some time out of our schedule for a meeting.
- The new law carved millions from the education budget.
- The company carved 20% off its operating expenses last year.
- To establish or achieve something through effort, especially a career, reputation, or place in society.
- He carved a niche for himself in the competitive tech industry.
- She carved a successful career in journalism.
- They carved a reputation as reliable and honest business partners.