carving
pronunciation
How to pronounce carving in British English:
UK [ˈkɑːvɪŋ]
How to pronounce carving in American English:
US [ˈkɑːrvɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a sculpture created by carving (as wood or ivory or stone)
- cutting away parts to create a desired shape
- creating figures or designs in three dimensions
Word Origin
- carving (n.)
- c. 1200, verbal noun from carve.
Example
- 1. Just one hiccup could destroy a carving in progress .
- 2. The reason for the carving remains as unknown as the islanders .
- 3. When it comes to carving pumpkins , there are no rules .
- 4. Mr cummings doesn 't sell or take orders for his sculptures , preferring to keep pumpkin carving as a seasonal hobby .
- 5. A wide range of behaviors fit this description , including cutting , burning and carving of the skin to breaking bones , preventing wound healing and sticking yourself with pins and needles .