carving
Carving (noun) means an object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material. Example: “The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird.”
How to Use Carving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a carved object itself, or the activity of carving.
Word Forms
carvings plural
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The museum displayed an ancient wooden _____ of a bird.
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What does “carving” mean?
The word “carving” means an object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material. In plain terms, either a carved object itself, or the activity of carving.
How do you pronounce “carving”?
“Carving” is pronounced KAH-vihng (/ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “carving” in a sentence?
Here is “carving” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird.”
What part of speech is “carving”?
“Carving” is a noun.
Is “carving” a common word?
“Carving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “carving” have?
“Carving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material.