Carving (Noun)
Meaning 1
Removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Creating figures or designs in three dimensions.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The artist's carving of a wooden eagle was a masterpiece of intricate detail and texture.
- The woodcarver spent hours working on the delicate carving of a cherry blossom branch.
- The ancient civilization left behind a carving of a mythical creature on the stone wall.
- The student's first attempt at stone carving resulted in a rough but charming figurine of a cat.
- The carving of the Madonna and Child was a beautiful example of Gothic sculpture.