Carving: meaning, definitions and examples

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carving

[ ˈkɑːrvɪŋ ]

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woodworking

The act of cutting or shaping wood, stone, or other material into a specific design or pattern.

Synonyms

chiseling, engraving, sculpting

Examples of usage

He was known for his intricate carvings in wood.
She learned the art of carving from her grandfather.

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food

The act of cutting meat or poultry into slices or pieces.

Synonyms

cutting, portioning, slicing

Examples of usage

The chef's carving of the roast was done with precision.
The carving of the turkey is a Thanksgiving tradition.

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woodworking

To cut or shape wood, stone, or other material into a specific design or pattern.

Synonyms

chisel, engrave, sculpt

Examples of usage

He carved a beautiful sculpture out of a single piece of wood.
She carved her initials into the tree trunk.

Translations

Translations of the word "carving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escultura

🇮🇳 नक्काशी

🇩🇪 Schnitzerei

🇮🇩 ukiran

🇺🇦 різьблення

🇵🇱 rzeźbienie

🇯🇵 彫刻 (ちょうこく)

🇫🇷 sculpture

🇪🇸 tallado

🇹🇷 oyma

🇰🇷 조각 (조각)

🇸🇦 نحت

🇨🇿 řezbářství

🇸🇰 rezbárstvo

🇨🇳 雕刻 (diāokè)

🇸🇮 rezbarjenje

🇮🇸 útskurður

🇰🇿 ою

🇬🇪 მოქანდაკეობა

🇦🇿 oyma

🇲🇽 tallado

Word origin

The word 'carving' originated from the Old English word 'ceorfan', meaning 'to cut'. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of cutting or shaping materials into specific designs or patterns. Carving has been an important artistic and practical skill in many cultures, from woodworking to food preparation. The tradition of carving wood, stone, or food continues to be valued for its craftsmanship and creativity.