carving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
  2. noun removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
    cutting.
  3. noun creating figures or designs in three dimensions
    sculpture.
  4. verb form by carving
    carve.
    • Carve a flower from the ice
  5. verb engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
    carve; chip at.
    • carve one's name into the bark
  6. verb cut to pieces
    carve; cut up.
    • Father carved the ham

WordNet

Carv"ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act or art of one who carves.
  2. A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material. "Carving in wood." Sir W. Temple.
  3. The whole body of decorative sculpture of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian carving of the 15th century.

Webster 1913