carving

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ How to pronounce carving (audio)
1
: the act or art of one who carves
2
: a carved object, design, or figure

Examples of carving in a Sentence

She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha. an ancient people proficient in stone carving
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The morning light shows more details in the carvings and catches the sparkle of quartz. Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025 There will also be a carving station with tri-tip, barbecue chicken, hot links and pork ribs. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 The carving shows a woman standing with hands clasped in prayer, in a cloak covered in stars. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 To extract the copper, the company plans to use a technique called panel carving, which Apache Stronghold said would turn the site into a crater that is roughly 1,000 feet deep and nearly two miles wide. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for carving

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of carving was in the 13th century

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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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carving

noun
carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ How to pronounce carving (audio)
1
: the act or art of a person who carves
2
: a carved object, design, or figure

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