carver

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English carver, karvere, kerver, kervere, equivalent to carve +‎ -er. Cognate with Scots kerver, carver, carvour (“carver”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɑɹvɚ/ (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɑːvə/ Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)və(ɹ) Homophone: calver (Received Pronunciation) === Noun === carver (plural carvers) Someone who carves; an artist who produces carvings. (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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === “carver”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === Craver, craver