What jackknives can help to carve (3)

I believe the answer is:

abs

(Other definitions for abs that I've seen before include "Stomach muscles (abbr)" , "ratings?" , "Exercise to improve these" , "Some musculature" , "stopping system" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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