carving
/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
noun
- An object or design made by cutting a material such as wood, stone, or ivory.
- She bought a small stone carving of an elephant at the market.
- The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird.
- The intricate carvings on the cathedral doors took years to complete.
- The art or process of cutting a material to create a shape or design.
- He took a class in wood carving to learn how to make sculptures.
- The artist specializes in ice carving for winter festivals.
- Carving requires patience and a steady hand.
- A slice of meat, especially one cut from a large roasted joint.
- The chef placed a carving of roast beef on each plate.
- She served generous carvings of turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
- He asked for a second carving of ham at the buffet.
verb
- Present participle of carve: cutting a material to form a shape or design.
- The artist spent hours carving the marble into a human figure.
- She enjoys carving pumpkins every Halloween.
- He is carving a wooden spoon in his workshop.
- Present participle of carve: cutting cooked meat into slices for serving.
- Dad is carving the roast chicken at the dinner table.
- She practiced carving the turkey before the holiday meal.
- The waiter is carving the prime rib right in front of the guests.