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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Champe :: Champe (n.) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.
Rough :: Rough (v. t.) To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch..
Cameo :: Cameo (n.) A carving in relief, esp. one on a small scale used as a jewel for personal adornment, or like..
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..
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..
Carver :: Carver (n.) A large knife for carving.
Riffler :: Riffler (n.) A curved file used in carving wool and marble.
Gravery :: Gravery (n.) The act, process, or art, of graving or carving; engraving..
Help :: Help (v. t.) To wait upon, as the guests at table, by carving and passing food..
Carving :: 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..
Graving :: Graving (n.) The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, esp. by incision or in intaglio..
Carven :: Carven (a.) Wrought by carving; ornamented by carvings; carved.
Mould :: Mould (v. t.) To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
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..
Carving :: Carving (n.) The act or art of one who carves.
Carving :: Carving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Carv.
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..
Godroon :: Godroon (n.) An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded molding.
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