carver

carv-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who carves, especially as an occupation or art form.

  2. 2.

    A large knife used for slicing cooked meat.

  3. 3.

    A dining chair with armrests, typically placed at the head of a table.

  4. 4.

    (proper noun) A surname.

Forms

plural: carvers

Related words

See also: carve, carving, knife, sculptor
Synonyms: engraver, sculptor, woodworker

Etymology

From Middle English kervere, from Old English ceorfan ("to cut") with the agentive suffix -er indicating one who performs the action.