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