Carver
['kɑrvɚ]
Definition
(noun.) United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943).
Inputed by Jules--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who carves; one who shapes or fashions by carving, or as by carving; esp. one who carves decorative forms, architectural adornments, etc.
(n.) One who carves or divides meat at table.
(n.) A large knife for carving.
Editor: Omar
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Sculptor (in wood or ivory).
Inputed by Bartholomew
Examples
- I'm afraid she's going to marry Dr. Carver . Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I never think of wit, said Dr. Carver severely. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- But Dr. Carver--aren't you afraid of Dr. Carver? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- But that reminds me: I see Dr. Carver is gone, and you'll be late at the Blenkers'. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- You don't know Dr. Agathon Carver, founder of the Valley of Love Community? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Dr. Carver is a very clever man. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Dr. Carver, would there be time, before you start for the Blenkers' to explain to Mr. Archer your illuminating discovery of the Direct Contact? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Oh, the Carver danger is over. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- But so witty; Dr. Carver, you DO think him witty? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- But I was called away by our dear great friend here, Dr. Carver. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- That, said Dr. Carver, is unfortunate--but here is my card. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Dr. Carver looked thoughtfully at Archer. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- She told me she had had a 'spiritual summons,' whatever that is, from Dr. Carver. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- He explained, also, that he was the boss pistol-shot of the West; that it was he who taught the celebrated Doctor Carver how to shoot. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Dr. Carver inclined his leonine head, and the Marchioness continued: Ah, New York--New York--how little the life of the spirit has reached it! Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- There were men who worked wood and leather, potters and carvers. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- American metallurgy may have arisen independently of the old-world use of metal, or it may have been brought by these elephant carvers. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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