Carve

karv, v. t. [carved (karvd), carving.] To cut, as wood, stone, etc., in a decorative manner; to shape by cutting; to cut into pieces; to distribute or apportion to. — v.i. To exercise the trade of a linger or ink, then, bosboN, chair, get. carver; to cut up meat. — Carv'er, re. — Carv'ing, n. Act or art of cutting wood, stone, etc., also meat at table; device or figure carved. 68