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CARVER
cutter, carver
(noun) someone who carves the meat
sculptor, sculpturer, carver, statue maker
(noun) an artist who creates sculptures
woodcarver, carver
(noun) makes decorative wooden panels
Carver, George Washington Carver
(noun) United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
carver (plural carvers)
Someone who carves.
(dated) A carving knife.
(dated) A butcher.
An armchair as part of a set of dining chairs (originally for the person who is to carve the meat).
(skiing) A ski with curved edges, allowing smooth turns.
Anagrams
• Craver, craver
Etymology
Proper noun
Carver
A surname.
Anagrams
• Craver, craver
Source: Wiktionary
Carv"er, n.
1. One who carves; one who shapes or fashions by carving, or as by carving; esp. one who carves decorative forms, architectural adornments, etc. "The carver's chisel." Dodsley. The carver of his fortunes. Sharp (Richardson's Dict. )
2. One who carves or divides meat at table.
3. A large knife for carving.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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