CARVE AWAY

Definition: To remove or cut out a portion of something by carving.

Synonyms: Trim Down, Cut Off, Whittle Away, Slice Off, Remove Chunks

Usage Examples in Sentences

Carpentry
#1
The carpenter used a chisel to carve away the damaged part of the wooden table.
#2
The woodworker used a chisel to carve away imperfections, revealing the natural beauty of the wood grain.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: I've been reviewing the draft proposal, and I think we need to carve away some unnecessary details to make it more concise.B: I agree. There's a lot of redundant information that we can remove without losing the main points. Let's start by identifying those sections.A: Exactly. If we carve away the excess, the proposal will be much clearer and more compelling to the stakeholders.B: Agreed. I'll go through it again and mark the sections we can carve away. Then we can discuss them in our next meeting.
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