chip carving

noun

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

Origin of chip carving

1890-1895

First recorded in 1890-95

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What with repoussé work and stencilling and chip carving, I hardly ever get half an hour to enjoy a book.

The Madcap of the School Angela Brazil
The cover was decorated with a border and centre piece in chip carving.

Carpentry and Woodwork Edwin W. Foster
If gum wood is used, this panel can be decorated with chip carving or simply outlined with a veining tool.

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

Carpentry and Woodwork Edwin W. Foster

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