wood carving

noun

: the art of fashioning or ornamenting objects of wood by cutting with a sharp handheld implement

also : an object of wood so fashioned or ornamented

wood-carver

ˈwu̇d-ˌkär-vər 

noun

Examples of wood carving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The craft show attracted more than 300 artisans displaying handmade items, artwork, home décor, clothing, jewelry and gifts throughout downtown Frankfort, including paintings, yard art, wood carvings, suncatchers, candles and caramel apples. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

The restoration workshop is now at the heart of traditional wood carving in the region, keeping artisan crafts alive and inspiring others. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

As in a home, artworks, books and ceramics are dotted throughout, along with such vintage finds as 1930s wood carvings and a 1970s light fixture in smoky glass. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

More than 40 artists take part in the Meander Art Crawl, displaying wood carvings, textiles, photographs, and still-life paintings—there’s something for everyone. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1710, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wood carving

• starving