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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