carver
carver — noun
- carversingular
- carversplural
1. someone who shapes wood, stone, or similar materials by cutting away parts to cr
someone who shapes wood, stone, or similar materials by cutting away parts to create objects, sculptures, or decorations
Constanza is a carver who makes wooden animals using tools passed down from her grandfather.
a carver who + clause (describing what the person creates)
Ilan trained as a carver for eight years before he could work on the cathedral doors.
trained as a carver for + time period
The carver picked up his chisel and began to shape the block of limestone.
Beatrix bought a small owl that a carver had made from a fallen oak branch.
Takeshi, an experienced carver, studied the walnut grain before cutting, knowing one wrong move would split the wood.
- sculptor
creates three-dimensional artworks, usually from stone or metal; a carver specifically uses cutting and removal techniques
- woodworker
broader term covering all wood crafts; a carver is a specialist within this field
- artisan
a skilled craftsperson in general; 'carver' names the specific craft
文法句型
wood/stone + carver
carver + of + material
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about creating objects from hard materials; sense 2 is about slicing cooked meat at a meal.
常見錯誤
2. the person at a meal responsible for slicing a large joint of cooked meat into p
the person at a meal responsible for slicing a large joint of cooked meat into portions for the other diners
William was the carver at Sunday lunch, slicing the lamb into thin, even pieces.
was the carver at + meal occasion
My uncle acts as carver every Christmas, standing at the table with a large knife.
acts as carver
The carver gave Adina the first slice of beef and said, 'This is for your retirement.'
Bao learned how to be a good carver from his grandfather at family gatherings.
After saying grace, the carver began to cut the turkey with slow, careful strokes.
- server
broader term for anyone who distributes food at a meal; 'carver' is specific to slicing meat
文法句型
act as + carver
serve as + carver
the carver + slices/cuts + meat
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is specifically about slicing cooked meat at a meal, not about creating art or objects from raw materials.
常見錯誤
3. an electric kitchen tool with a serrated blade that moves rapidly back and forth
an electric kitchen tool with a serrated blade that moves rapidly back and forth for slicing cooked meat cleanly
Chiara plugged in the carver and sliced the roast beef in less than a minute.
plugged in the carver and sliced + food
The electric carver cut through the turkey so cleanly that every slice stayed whole.
electric carver cut through + meat + so cleanly
Lakshmi bought a carver before the holiday to make serving the ham much easier.
Ravindra watched the carver turn a tough brisket into neat, even slices for his waiting guests.
Lien's new carver came with two blades and a case, which she stores in the kitchen drawer.
- electric knife
the full term; 'carver' is the everyday shortened version used in the kitchen
- carving knife
can refer to either an electric or a manual knife; 'carver' usually implies the electric version
文法句型
electric + carver
plug in + the carver
slice + meat + with a carver
用法筆記
Often called 'electric carver' or 'electric carving knife' in full. The shortened form 'carver' is common in everyday domestic contexts but may cause confusion with sense 1 or 2.
常見錯誤
4. a traditional wooden dining chair with armrests and a tall back made of vertical
a traditional wooden dining chair with armrests and a tall back made of vertical rods known as spindles
The dining room had six oak carvers arranged around a long, polished table.
oak carvers arranged around + table
Salma found an antique carver at the market and brought it home on the bus.
found an antique carver at + place
Each carver at the head table had a cushion tied to the seat with red ribbon.
The carpenter repaired the broken spindle on the old carver before the wedding.
Ife could barely lift the carver onto the lorry — its oak frame was so heavy.
- carver chair
the full term; 'carver' alone is the shortened form used in furniture catalogues and antique shops
- spindle-back chair
describes the same type of chair by its most distinctive visual feature
文法句型
oak/mahogany + carver
antique + carver
a set of + carvers
用法筆記
Also called 'carver chair'. Common in antique furniture and formal dining contexts. The name comes from the carved wooden spindles that form the back of the chair.