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carve vs shape

shape vs carve

carve is not a noun while shape is a noun.

carve and shape both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carve No No Yes No
shape Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shape is a hypernym of carve; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than carve:
  • carve: form by carving
  • shape: make something, usually for a specific function
Other hypernyms of carve include cut, forge, form, mold, mould, work.
carve (noun) shape (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
the visual appearance of something or someone
alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
carve (verb) shape (verb)
cut to pieces give shape or form to
form by carving shape or influence; give direction to
engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface make something, usually for a specific function
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