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

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

Lineker built on that experience, writing all his own scripts and carving out a role for himself.

From BBC

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