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carve vs forge

forge vs carve

carve is not a noun while forge is a noun.

carve and forge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carve No No Yes No
forge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, forge is a hypernym of carve; that is, forge is a word with a broader meaning than carve:
  • carve: form by carving
  • forge: make something, usually for a specific function
Other hypernyms of carve include cut, form, mold, mould, shape, work.
carve (noun) forge (noun)
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
carve (verb) forge (verb)
cut to pieces create by hammering
form by carving make a copy of with the intent to deceive
engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
make something, usually for a specific function
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
move ahead steadily
Difference between carve and forge

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