verb
carves; carved; carving
[+ obj] :to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of
[+ obj] to cut (something, such as a pattern or design) into a surface - often + into or on
to create (something) by cutting into a surface - often + out
to cut (cooked meat) into pieces or slices [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to create (a job, a fortune, a way of life, etc.) for yourself usually through hard work
carved in stone
carve up
[phrasal verb]
carve up (something) or carve (something) up usually disapproving :to divide something into small parts