Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

carving

noun

/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/

Definition

The act of shaping or cutting a material, usually wood or stone, into a particular design or figure.

Examples

The artist spent hours on the wood carving, transforming a simple block into a beautiful figure.
Carvings on ancient tombs tell stories of the past.
He has a passion for carving intricate designs into pumpkins every Halloween.

Meaning

Carving refers to both the process of creating art or sculpture by cutting material and the result of that process, which can be an intricate design or sculpture.