/bɪˈkɑrv/ or /bɪˈkɑrv/ (BEE-karv)

Definitions

1. verb

to cut or carve before or on something, especially wood

“The woodcutter began to becarve the intricate design into the wooden panel.”

2. verb

to prepare or prepare to cut something, especially wood, before actual cutting

“The carpenter had to becarve the wood to make it easier to work with.”

3. verb

to partially or nearly complete a design or pattern on something, especially wood

“The artist spent hours to becarve the intricate patterns on the wooden box.”