Synonyms for

Carver

Verb / ˈkɑ:rvɜ: / Another word for carver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who carves, especially as a profession or hobby.

Synonyms & similar words

woodcarver carver statuemaker georgewashingtoncarver sculpturer sculptor cutter sculptor engraver artisan craftsman woodworker cutter shaper chiseler graver modeller molder carpenter handicraftsman

Synonyms by register

Formal

sculptor artisan craftsman engraver

Informal

whittler woodworker

Literary

chisel-wielder form-shaper

Antonyms

beginner novice amateur learner apprentice layman

Common collocations

  • wood carver
  • stone carver
  • ice carver
  • meat carver
  • professional carver
  • master carver
  • carver's knife
  • turkey carver

Word family

noun carver
verb carve
adjective carving

Usage note

A 'carver' is someone who carves, typically as a profession or skilled hobby. It can also refer to a knife used for carving meat.

Example sentences

  1. The carver used a sharp tool to carve the design into the wood.
  2. The wood carver created a beautiful sculpture of a bird.
  3. My grandfather is a skilled carver who makes wooden toys for children.
  4. The carver gently chiseled away at the stone to reveal the statue inside.
  5. The carver carefully etched the design into the ivory with a small knife.

Quotes

  • A carver creates beauty out of something raw and rough.
  • A carver is an artist with a knife.
  • A carver can turn a simple piece of wood into a work of art.

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