carve up

Definition of carve up

usually disapproving

  1. :  to divide something into small parts The once beautiful countryside has been carved up by developers.

Word by Word Definitions

  1. :  to cut with care or precision

    :  to cut into pieces or slices

    :  to cut up and serve meat

  1. :  in or into a higher position or level

    :  away from the center of the earth

    :  from beneath the ground or water to the surface

  1. :  risen above the horizon

    :  standing

    :  being out of bed


    :  up into or in the


  1. :  one in a high or advantageous position

    :  an upward slope

    :  a period or state of prosperity or success

  1. :  to rise from a lying or sitting position

    :  to move upward :  ascend


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contemplative of or relative to the past

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