carving
the act of fashioning or producing by cutting into or shaping solid material, as wood.
a carved design or figure.
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How to use carving in a sentence
Whole Foods and kitchens across the country should probably start carving out a (very chilled) section for him now.
An esteemed historian of Southern culinary culture, Ferris had all the utensils to do some serious carving on Paula Deen.
One of the men was carrying a carving knife and a live goose.
The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto Muehl | Anthony Haden-Guest | September 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the carving, the temple is depicted with a classical pediment front and a colonnade of columns supporting the structure.
Iraq’s Long-Lost Mythical Temple Has Been Found…and Is In Danger of Disappearing Again | Nina Strochlic | July 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn an ancient stone carving, warriors brandishing shields and swords swarm over the columned facade of a grand temple.
Iraq’s Long-Lost Mythical Temple Has Been Found…and Is In Danger of Disappearing Again | Nina Strochlic | July 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The windows are ornamented by tracery, and the façade is enriched by a free use of carving.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellThe whole of the carving and sculptured work has been executed by Mr. John Roddis.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellIt is a fine marble, much too hard to admit of minute carving, but taking a high polish.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.He has his particular likings and tit-bits, and is very expert in carving out the parts of an animal that please him best.
Hunting the Lions | R.M. BallantyneOn the upper part of each of these posts was a rude carving of a hideous human face with prominent teeth.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. Pike
British Dictionary definitions for carving
/ (ˈkɑːvɪŋ) /
a figure or design produced by carving stone, wood, etc: Related adjective: glyptic
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