Carve and Shape

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Carve

Carve verb - To create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material.

Usage example: carved a statue out of rare marble

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Shape is a synonym for carve in form topic. In some cases you can use "Shape" instead a verb "Carve", when it comes to topics like cut carefully with sharp instrument.

Nearby Words: carving, carver

Shape

Shape verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

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Carve is a synonym for shape in activity topic. You can use "Carve" instead a verb "Shape", if it concerns topics such as form.

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

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life	carve life	shape life
people	carve people	shape people
image	carve image	shape image
flesh	carve flesh	shape flesh
Other words: way, face, rock, existence.

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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards: Rock + Cutter gives the ability for Kirby to carve himself into the shape of his animal friends from Kirby's Dream Land 2 and 3; in Rick form, he can wall jump.

Source: Wall Jump
In fact, I'll carve them into the shape of a Thanksgiving turkey!

Source: Machinima / Reynaldo The Assassin
No, I do not have time to carve that mountain in the shape of anything.

Source: Blog / Things Mr. Welch Is No Longer Allowed to Do in an RPG

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