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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White interpreted these carvings as a possible message indicating that the colonists had relocated to Croatoan Island (now Hatteras Island)—home to the Croatan people. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube have been flooded with videos of fans recreating the candy—and often hilariously failing during the carving challenge. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Some Oaxacan families have been competing for decades, passing down the craft and their carving tips from one generation to the next. James Wagner, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 Christmas Eve enjoy a prix fixe menu that includes a ham carving station, chicken, deviled eggs, potato rolls, roasted carrots, Brussel sprouts, crudité, dips and dessert. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 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 9 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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