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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.

Carv"ing, n. 1.
The act or art of one who carves.

2. A piece of decorative work cut in
stone, wood, or other material. "Carving in wood."
Sir W. Temple.

3. The whole body of decorative sculpture
of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian
carving of the 15th century.

Car"vist (?), n. [A corruption of
carry fist.] (Falconary) A hawk which is of
proper age and training to be carried on the hand; a hawk in its
first year. Booth.

Car"vol (?), n. (Chem.)
One of a species of aromatic oils, resembling
carvacrol.

Car" wheel` (?), A flanged wheel of a railway
car or truck.


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