Definition of carving

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Carving (n.) The whole body of decorative sculpture of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian carving of the 15th century..

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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..
Statuary :: Statuary (n.) The art of carving statues or images as representatives of real persons or things; a branch of sculpture.
Godroon :: Godroon (n.) An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded molding.
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Rough :: Rough (v. t.) To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch..
Petroglyphy :: Petroglyphy (n.) The art or operation of carving figures or inscriptions on rock or stone.
Incrust :: Incrust (v. t.) To inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object..
Sculptile :: Sculptile (a.) Formed by carving; graven; as, sculptile images..
Ivory :: Ivory (n.) Any carving executed in ivory.
Pyrography :: Pyrography (n.) A process of printing, ornamenting, or carving, by burning with heated instruments..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Carving :: Carving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Carv.
Cameo :: Cameo (n.) A carving in relief, esp. one on a small scale used as a jewel for personal adornment, or like..
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..
Insculpture :: Insculpture (n.) An engraving, carving, or inscription..
Figurative :: Figurative (a.) Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2..
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
Mould :: Mould (v. t.) To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb..
Carving :: Carving (n.) A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material..
Carver :: Carver (n.) One who carves; one who shapes or fashions by carving, or as by carving; esp. one who carves decorative forms, architectural adornments, etc..
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