Definition of carving

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Carving (n.) A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material..

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Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
Figure :: Figure (n.) The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modeling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body; as, a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble..
Incrust :: Incrust (v. t.) To inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object..
Cameo :: Cameo (n.) A carving in relief, esp. one on a small scale used as a jewel for personal adornment, or like..
Petroglyphy :: Petroglyphy (n.) The art or operation of carving figures or inscriptions on rock or stone.
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Carving :: Carving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Carv.
Disjoint :: Disjoint (v. t.) To separate the joints of; to separate, as parts united by joints; to put out of joint; to force out of its socket; to dislocate; as, to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving..
Keystone :: Keystone (n.) The central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving. See Illust. of Arch..
Champe :: Champe (n.) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.
Sculptile :: Sculptile (a.) Formed by carving; graven; as, sculptile images..
Sculpture :: Sculpture (n.) The art of carving, cutting, or hewing wood, stone, metal, etc., into statues, ornaments, etc., or into figures, as of men, or other things; hence, the art of producing figures and groups, whether in plastic or hard materials..
Figurative :: Figurative (a.) Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Graving :: Graving (n.) The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, esp. by incision or in intaglio..
Ivory :: Ivory (n.) Any carving executed in ivory.
Help :: Help (v. t.) To wait upon, as the guests at table, by carving and passing food..
Gravery :: Gravery (n.) The act, process, or art, of graving or carving; engraving..
Stall :: Stall (v. i.) A seat in the choir of a church, for one of the officiating clergy. It is inclosed, either wholly or partially, at the back and sides. The stalls are frequently very rich, with canopies and elaborate carving..
Pyrography :: Pyrography (n.) A process of printing, ornamenting, or carving, by burning with heated instruments..
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