overcarve

verb

Etymology

From over- + carve.

  1. derived from *gerbʰ-
  2. inherited from *kerbaną
  3. inherited from *kerban
  4. inherited from ceorfan
  5. inherited from kerven
  6. prefixed as overcarve — “over + carve

Definitions

  1. To carve too much or too deeply.

    • If the finished restoration is overcarved, the depth dimension is decreased further thereby adding to the problem. By carving deep grooves in the occlusal anatomy, stress concentrations can further exacerbate the problem.
  2. To carve or cut across

    To carve or cut across; cross.

The neighborhood

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