carving — the art or process of cutting designs or patterns in wood, stone, or other materials
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the art or process of cutting designs or patterns in wood, stone, or other materials
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's hobby is wood carving, and our house looks like a wooden zoo.
- She spent hours on the pumpkin carving, only to have squirrels eat it the next day.
- The ancient stone carving tells the story of the kingdom's history.
carving
NOUN[/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/]
the art or process of cutting designs or patterns in wood, stone, or other materials
The artist's eagle carving impressed everyone at the exhibition.
The stone carving preserved the king's name for centuries. (🔨 Chisel + 🪵 Artwork → Carving)
The family's carving survived hard times, avoided starving, and kept preserving their tradition.
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“My grandfather's hobby is wood carving, and our house looks like a wooden zoo.”
“She spent hours on the pumpkin carving, only to have squirrels eat it the next day.”
“The ancient stone carving tells the story of the kingdom's history.”
“His carving skills are so bad that his 'eagle' looks like a confused chicken.”
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