carver
carver Lexical Profile
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• noun
An artisan or craftsperson who cuts, shapes, or engraves wood, stone, ivory, or other hard materials into decorative objects or sculptures.
"The master carver spent three months chiseling intricate floral motifs into the oak paneling of the library."
A person who slices cooked meat or poultry for serving at a meal.
"At the holiday banquet, the head chef acted as the carver at the roast beef station."
A large, sharp knife used for slicing cooked meat or poultry at the table, or a specialized cutting tool used in sculpting and dentistry.
"He sharpened the steel carver before bringing the roasted turkey to the dining room."
British A dining chair fitted with armrests, typically placed at the head or foot of a dining table as part of a matching set.
"The antique mahogany dining suite includes six standard side chairs and two matching carvers."
• Rhymes for carver
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English carver, derived from the Old English verb ceorfan ('to cut, slash, or engrave') combined with the agentive suffix -er. The sense of a dining armchair with armrests was named after John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth Colony.
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