carving

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noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of one who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure

carving

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present participle of carve

Examples of carving in a Sentence

Noun

She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.

an ancient people proficient in stone carving

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But this wasn't built to be a sports car; the Elegante's party trick was effortless high-speed cruising rather than corner-carving. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

There’s also a deep respect for craftsmanship—from marble carving, for which the Cyclades are famous, to fishing, farming, and handmade work. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernandez gamely hosted the evening, with attendees walking across the Center to David Geffen Hall for an afterparty that included Katz’s Deli carving stations and elaborate sushi setups. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

But in reality, the carving occurs in fits and spurts, when floods carry huge boulders that gouge out streambeds and jam cobbles into the bedrock. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing carving

• carving knife
• wood carving

Rhymes for carving

• starving

Kids Definition

carving

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of a person who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure