carving

[ kahr-ving ]

noun

1. the act of fashioning or producing by cutting into or shaping solid material, as wood.
2. a carved design or figure.

carving

/ ˈkɑːvɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of carving¹

See carve, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Some Californians were carving Halloween pumpkins and taking their kids trick-or-treating when they cast their ballots in this year’s election.

From Los Angeles Times

Once you pull the turkey out of the oven, rest your bird for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

From Salon

Nearby, a striking 9th century Indonesian carving in volcanic stone of Brahma, the multi-headed god, represents the myriad complexities of creation — just like every other Hindu Brahma sculpture that is not on view.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t, so I listened to her, got serious about my work and have been carving out my own path, my own way, ever since.

From Salon

Unseen forces drive a massive plateau of rock upward, carving spectacular features that one day will have names: Grand Canyon, Arches, Monument Valley.

From Los Angeles Times

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