Synonyms of carve

carve

verb

ˈkärv 

as in to sculpt

to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material

carved a statue out of rare marble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sculpt
• sculpture
• chisel
• engrave
• etch
• grave
• inscribe
• incise
• shape
• form
• cast
• mold
• model
• knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carve

Much like the family at the show’s center, the actors have gone their separate ways, but continued to carve out busy, singular careers. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Leontes has cancer of the soul, and only tragedy will eventually carve it out of him. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Imagine a termite carving a path like a jumbled ball of string through a tree trunk, instead of an axe cleaving a single vector. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

When most of us think about edible seeds, our minds usually jump to chia seeds stirred into smoothies or overnight oats, pumpkin seeds roasted after carving jack-o'-lanterns each fall, or sunflower seeds chewed and spit out at a baseball game. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing carve

• carve (out)