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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Petroglyphy :: Petroglyphy (n.) The art or operation of carving figures or inscriptions on rock or stone.
Godroon :: Godroon (n.) An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded molding.
Riffler :: Riffler (n.) A curved file used in carving wool and marble.
Champe :: Champe (n.) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
Carving :: Carving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Carv.
Mould :: Mould (v. t.) To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb..
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..
Help :: Help (v. t.) To wait upon, as the guests at table, by carving and passing food..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Statuary :: Statuary (n.) The art of carving statues or images as representatives of real persons or things; a branch of sculpture.
Insculpture :: Insculpture (n.) An engraving, carving, or inscription..
Ivory :: Ivory (n.) Any carving executed in ivory.
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
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..
Carving :: Carving (n.) A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material..
Rough :: Rough (v. t.) To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch..
Incrust :: Incrust (v. t.) To inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object..
Carving :: Carving (n.) The act or art of one who carves.
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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