chip carving

noun

1. wood carving, usually executed with a knife and characterized by small incisions and simple geometrical patterns.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chip carving¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Figure 213 represents the rather angular and monotonous chip carving motive.

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Geometric chip carving is a representative type of this group.

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The cover was decorated with a border and centre piece in chip carving.

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Fig. 62, used as an enrichment of a "back" in 3⁄8-inch gum wood, was Harry's first effort in curved chip carving.

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A careful full-sized drawing of half of the top was made, and a chip carving design drawn for it.

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