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carver

A person who practices the art of carving, such as one who shapes wood, stone, or ivory into decorative objects. / A person whose specific duty at a formal meal is to slice and serve meat. / A specialized knife used for slicing cooked meat, typically featuring a long, thin blade.
Noun
pl: carvers

This term encompasses both a skilled artisan and a functional role in dining, shifting from a creative context to a utilitarian one. When referring to an artist, it implies a high degree of precision and patience, often associated with traditional crafts like woodworking or sculpture.

In a culinary setting, the word describes either the person performing the task or the tool itself. The tool is characterized by its specific geometry—long and slender—designed to minimize tearing of the meat, distinguishing it from a standard chef's knife.

Meanings

Noun

A person who practices the art of carving, such as one who shapes wood, stone, or ivory into decorative objects.

The master carver spent months detailing the intricate patterns on the altar.

Noun

A person whose specific duty at a formal meal is to slice and serve meat.

The carver skillfully sliced the roast beef for the guests at the banquet.

Noun

A specialized knife used for slicing cooked meat, typically featuring a long, thin blade.

She used a professional carver to ensure the turkey slices were uniform in thickness.

Examples

The master carver spent months detailing the intricate patterns on the wooden altar.

History

The master carver spent months detailing the intricate patterns on the wooden altar.

I wonder if a skilled carver could recreate this ivory figurine from a sketch.

Trivia

I wonder if a skilled carver could recreate this ivory figurine from a sketch.

Pass me the carver so I can slice the roast beef for the guests.

Gourmet

Pass me the carver so I can slice the roast beef for the guests.

The carver used a long blade to ensure each slice of turkey was perfectly thin.

Gourmet

The carver used a long blade to ensure each slice of turkey was perfectly thin.

The royal carver stepped forward to serve the roast venison to the king.

History

The royal carver stepped forward to serve the roast venison to the king.

Who is the designated carver for tonight's formal dinner party?

none

Who is the designated carver for tonight's formal dinner party?

He is a talented stone carver who specializes in gothic cathedrals.

History

He is a talented stone carver who specializes in gothic cathedrals.

I need to sharpen my carver before the holiday feast begins.

Gourmet

I need to sharpen my carver before the holiday feast begins.

The old man was a carver of pipes and small wooden toys.

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The old man was a carver of pipes and small wooden toys.

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