Carver
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑɹvɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carver is a noun meaning Someone who carves; an artist who produces carvings.
Meaning
Someone who carves; an artist who produces carvings.
More Meanings
- An armchair as part of a set of dining chairs (originally for the person who is to carve the meat).
- (skiing) A ski with curved edges, allowing smooth turns.
- (dated) A carving knife.
- (dated) A butcher.
Example Sentences
She began a circuit of the dining room, peering at the baronial fireplace with its andirons the size of torture racks, and heavy oak carvers like gnarled thrones.
Word Forms
- carvers
Synonyms for carver
Depending on context, synonyms include cutter, woodcarver, sculptor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include woodcarver, cutter, sculptor, carpenter, netsuke, chiseler.
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