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

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

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

She and Ulyth pottered together over photography, mounted specimens for the museum, tried new stitches in embroidery, and worked at the same patterns in chip carving.

From For the Sake of the School by Brazil, Angela

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)