carving

noun
UK: /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/
US: /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/

  1. The art or activity of cutting a hard material to create an object or design.

    1. The carving was very detailed.
    2. The museum displayed a beautiful ice carving made by a local artist.

  2. An object or design made by cutting a hard material.

    1. He bought a wood carving.
    2. This intricate carving is a testament to the artist's skill and patience.

Synonyms

sculpture engraving
carving verb

  1. Present participle of carve: Cutting a hard material to create an object or design.

    1. She is carving wood now.
    2. He is currently carving a sculpture from a large block of marble.

  2. To create something by cutting into a material.

    1. I'm carving a pumpkin now.
    2. The sculptor is carving a statue from a single piece of stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carving" in English means: The art or activity of cutting a hard material to create an object or design., An object or design made by cutting a hard material..

The phonetic transcription of "carving" is /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carving": sculpture, engraving.

Example usage of "carving": "The carving was very detailed.". More examples on the page.