Carve (verb)

1. To make something, especially a statue or a design, by cutting away material from a block or surface.
2. To make an incision in or on (something) with a sharp tool.
3. To cut (meat) into slices for serving.
4. To shape or mold (something) by cutting away material.
5. To make (a path, a way, etc.) by cutting away obstructions.

Origin:

From middle english carve, from old norse karfa.

Examples:

1. The sculptor carved the statue from a block of marble.
2. She carved her name into the tree with a knife.
3. The chef carved the roast beef into thin slices.
4. He carved a new path through the forest.
5. She carved a successful career as a lawyer.