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carving

KAH-vihng

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.”

noun
1
An object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material.
"The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird."
2
The craft or act of shaping material by cutting.
"She took up woodblock carving as a hobby."

How to Use Carving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a carved object itself, or the activity of carving.

Common pairings
wood carving stone carving intricate carving

Word Forms

carvings plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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