Carving: meaning, definitions and examples

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carving

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrvษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เฅเค•เคพเคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnitzerei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ukiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทัŒะฑะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeลบbienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝซๅˆป (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใ“ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sculpture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tallado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ (์กฐ๊ฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™ezbรกล™stvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezbรกrstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅˆป (diฤokรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezbarjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtskurรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tallado

Etymology

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.

See also: carved, carver.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,259, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.