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
Recent Examples on the Web Diners can sample from a carving station, dessert table and numerous wine pairings. The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024 In northwestern Europe, for example, ancient stone carvings often display spiral patterns that are sometimes interpreted as representing the sun, and possibly a solar eclipse. Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024 Enjoy fire performances, culinary delights, live ice carving demonstrations, themed dinners, ice slides and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024 According to one legend, St. Valentine wore an amethyst ring that featured a carving of Cupid, the International Gem Society reports. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 The rotisserie-like chicken will be so tender, carving is a cinch. Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 The carving also explained why the specimen appeared to retain such a lifelike shape, rather than appearing flatter like a genuine fossil. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024 Ice carvers started their creations in the team multi-block carving competition at 7 p.m. Thursday night, and the 48-hour competition is scheduled to proceed as normal through Saturday evening, a carnival representative confirmed. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024 Government efforts in the second half of the 20th century had the sacred carvings reinstalled, but stories about the bloodshed have become part of the cultural history. Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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