Dictionary Definition
carving
Noun
1 a sculpture created by carving (as wood or
ivory or stone)
2 cutting away parts to create a desired shape
[syn: cutting]
3 creating figures or designs in three dimensions
[syn: sculpture]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɑː(r)vɪŋ
Noun
- A carved object.
- The primitive carving looked ancient but was stamped made in Taiwan.
Verb
carving- present participle of carve
- Executing turns without pivoting.
Extensive Definition
Carving can mean
- Rock carving
- Wood carving
- Stone carving
- Meat carving
- Ivory carving
- Bone carving
- Ice carving
- Skiing or snowboarding carving style, defined by a type of 'S-turn.'
- EQ carving, an application of equalization in audio mixing
carving in German: Schnitzen
carving in Russian: карвинг