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carve out

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carve something out

to hollow something out by carving; to make something hollow by carving. Can he carve a bowl out of such soft wood? He carved out the bowl of the pipe and then began to sand it.

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carve something out (of something)

to remove something from the inside of something else by carving or cutting. She carved the insides out. She carved out the insides of the pumpkin.

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carve out something

also carve something out

1. to create a reputation, rank, or job through skillful activities She carved out a reputation for herself as a high-powered lawyer.

2. to get a part of something Those companies carved out a sizable share of the imported pasta market.

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