carve
carve \'ka:rv\ vb [ME kerven, fr. OE ceorfan; akin to MHG kerben to notch, Gk (Xgraphein to scratch, write 1: to cut with care or precision {carved fretwork} 2: to make or get by cutting 3: to cut into pieces or slices 1: to cut up and serve meat 2: to work as a sculptor or engraver - carv.er n