1. carving - noun
· a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
Hypernym(s): sculpture
2. carving - noun
· removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
Synonym(s): cutting
Hypernym(s): creating_by_removal
3. carving - noun
· creating figures or designs in three dimensions
Synonym(s): sculpture
Hypernym(s): art, artistic_creation, artistic_production, fine_arts, beaux_arts
4. carve - verb
· form by carving; "Carve a flower from the ice"
Hypernym(s): cut, shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
5. carve - verb
· engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface; "carve one's name into the bark"
Synonym(s): chip_at
Hypernym(s): cut
6. carve - verb
· cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham"
Synonym(s): cut_up
Hypernym(s): cut
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