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carving

noun · verb

Form of carve , present participle of carve.

Simple meaning

The act or craft of producing a carved object.

Pronunciation

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kahrving

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɑɹvɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act or craft of producing a carved object.

  2. sculpture

    A carved object.

verb

  1. present participle of carve

    To cut meat in order to serve it.

  2. present participle of carve

    To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.

  3. snowboarding

    Executing turns without pivoting.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

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  • “The intricate wood carving showed a detailed scene of a forest with animals.”noun

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Sculpture / removing

wood carvingcarving knifeivory carvingstone carvingrelief carving

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elaborate carving

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Inflected forms

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  • carveverbBase word

    Form by carving.

Compound terms

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  • carving knifenounCompound term

    A large knife used to carve cooked meat.

  • carving forknounCompound term

    A large fork used in carving cooked meat.

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