Definition of Carving

1. Noun. A sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape.

Specialized synonyms: Cinquefoil, Glyptic Art, Glyptography, Scrimshaw, Vermiculation, Woodcarving
Generic synonyms: Sculpture

2. Noun. Removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape.
Exact synonyms: Cutting
Generic synonyms: Creating By Removal
Specialized synonyms: Petroglyph, Truncation
Derivative terms: Carve, Cut

3. Noun. Creating figures or designs in three dimensions.
Exact synonyms: Sculpture
Generic synonyms: Art, Artistic Creation, Artistic Production, Beaux Arts, Fine Arts
Specialized synonyms: Modeling, Modelling, Molding, Moulding
Derivative terms: Carve, Sculpt, Sculpt, Sculpture, Sculpture

Definition of Carving

1. n. The act or art of one who carves.

Definition of Carving

1. a carved figure or design [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carving

carvedilol
carvedilol
carved in stone
carvel
carvel-built
carvels
carven
carver
carver
carveries
carvers
carvery
carves
carve up
carvies
carving (current term)
carvings
carving fork
carving knife
carvy
carwash
carwashes
Carya
caryatic
caryatid
caryatides
caryatids
Carya aquatica
Carya cordiformis
Carya glabra

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