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 carvings were done approximately 35-37,000 years ago. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024 In one chalet’s living room, as throughout the compound, Muza Lab collaborated on the interior design; wall carvings and staircase by Kéré. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024 Previous research has also found that unlike Mars and Earth, which have clear signs of past erosion by liquid water, Venus's surface has no evidence of landscape carving. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Beyond the chilly fun run, this San Luis Valley festival includes other lively activities, like a polar plunge, a bonfire, a disc golf tournament, ice carving demonstrations, and more. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 2 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 21 Dec. 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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