carving

American  

[kahr-ving] / ˈkɑr vɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of fashioning or producing by cutting into or shaping solid material, as wood.

2. a carved design or figure.

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carving British  

/ ˈkɑːvɪŋ /

noun

1. a figure or design produced by carving stone, wood, etc

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Etymology

Origin of carving

See carve, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Carving the intricate statues, which are often adorned with bright paint and gold leaf, was an art he learned from his father as a teenager.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Carving out more street space for cyclists has involved restricting space for cars.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

Carving out certain spots for the athletes on U.S. and Canadian teams would create logistical problems of its own in the selection process.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Carving out time to visualize and imagine our own passing can help us face that fear in a productive way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2023

Carving Morgan into the wood that marked the new “grave.”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

Related Words

• design
• painting