carving
word · lemma: carve
/ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/
/kˈɑːvɪŋ/
Definition
A carving is an object or design made by cutting into wood, stone, or another material, or the art of making such objects.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly refers to objects made by hand; often used with materials like 'wood carving' or 'stone carving'. Less commonly, can mean the act ('wood carving is relaxing'). Not to be confused with 'engraving' (which is surface decoration). Formal, neutral word.
Spanish: talla - escultura (en madera/piedra)Portuguese (BR): escultura - entalhe - gravuraPortuguese (PT): escultura - entalhe - gravuraChinese (Simplified): 雕刻 - 雕塑Chinese (Traditional): 雕刻 - 雕塑Hindi: नक्काशी - मूर्तिArabic: منحوتة - نقشBengali: নকশা - খোদাইRussian: резьба - резная работаJapanese: 彫刻（ちょうこく）Vietnamese: chạm khắcKorean: 조각Turkish: oyma - oyma işiUrdu: کندہ کاریIndonesian: ukiran
Example Sentences
The museum has a beautiful carving of a bird.
basic
She learned carving from her grandfather.
basic
This wooden carving took many hours to finish.
basic
People travel from far away to see the ancient stone carvings.
natural
He enjoys wood carving as a way to relax after work.
natural
Did you see the new dragon carving above the door?
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