v. (ving) 1 produce or shape by cutting. 2 a cut patterns etc. in. b (foil. by into) form a pattern etc. from (carved it into a bust). 3 (absol.) cut (meat etc.) into slices. o carve out 1 take from a larger whole. 2 establish (a career etc.) purposefully. carve up 1 subdivide. 2 drive aggressively into the path of (another vehicle). [Old English] carvel var. of CARAVEL.
