woodcarving

American  

[wood-kahr-ving] / ˈwʊdˌkɑr vɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or technique of carving objects by hand from wood or of carving decorations into wood.

2. something made or decorated in such a manner.

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woodcarving British  

/ ˈwʊdˌkɑːvɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of carving wood, esp as an art form

2. a work of art produced by carving wood

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Other Word Forms

• woodcarver
  noun

Etymology

Origin of woodcarving

First recorded in 1840–50; wood ¹ + carve + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

They also perfected a sophisticated woodcarving technique for producing art, created special bone and wood fishhooks, and used certain types of tree bark to create cloth and baskets.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Although he was expected to follow his father’s path into farming, his talent at woodcarving was noted early and encouraged.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

He’s been green woodcarving for about seven years and sells his wares — spoons, bowls and more — online.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2022

In addition, owner Hank Jenkins hosts regular workshops on houseplant care, mandalas, wreaths and Japanese woodcarving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2019

I don’t know why anyone would want to buy a watercolor painting of the skyline, for instance, or a woodcarving of the Cubs logo, but I suppose there must be a market for such things.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez