chip carving

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chip carving

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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

From The Madcap of the School by Salmon, Balliol

One of the simplest forms of wood-carving is that known as "chip" carving.

From Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship by Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard)

This being so, there is no inherent reason why such a rudimentary form of the art as "chip" carving should not be practised in a way consistent with its true nature and limitations.

From Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship by Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard)

A knife or a pair of scissors will do to cut the leather with, though a special knife, called a chip carving knife, is most satisfactory.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

Latterly chip carving became the fashion, as it was then possible to obtain the necessary articles from a German firm through the canteen.

From 'Brother Bosch', an Airman's Escape from Germany by Knight, Gerald Featherstone