Carving: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชต
carving
[ หkษหrvษชล ]
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.
food
The act of cutting meat or poultry into slices or pieces.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chef's carving of the roast was done with precision.
- The carving of the turkey is a Thanksgiving tradition.
Translations
Translations of the word "carving" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escultura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเฅเคเคพเคถเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnitzerei
๐ฎ๐ฉ ukiran
๐บ๐ฆ ััะทัะฑะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rzeลบbienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝซๅป (ใกใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท sculpture
๐ช๐ธ tallado
๐น๐ท oyma
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๊ฐ (์กฐ๊ฐ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุช
๐จ๐ฟ ลezbรกลstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rezbรกrstvo
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅป (diฤokรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ rezbarjenje
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtskurรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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