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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Another of the big draws at this year’s festival is Ice Magic, which showcases incredible ice carving talent. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 In the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, a British tourist was caught in August carving initials into one of its 2,000-year-old homes. Cnn, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 But the panels of the piano have actual carvings on it. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 The carving was similar to the oldest cave paintings in France. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 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 30 Jan. 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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