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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Mockrin references the tankard by painting the Sabine women in a color palette mimicking marble statuary or ivory carvings. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV. Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025 Take in Mystic’s nautical roots at the Mystic Seaport Museum, which has exhibits on maritime history, including one of figureheads and ship carvings. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025 Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud. ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 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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