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Vocabulary Entry
carving
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of shaping or decorating a hard material, usually wood or stone, by cutting or chiseling.
Example Sentences
"The wood carving on the door is incredibly intricate."
"He admired the marble carving of the statue."
"Her favorite hobby is the carving of pumpkins for Halloween."
V
verb
To shape or form something by cutting or chipping away material.
Example Sentences
"She is carving a piece of wood into a beautiful bird."
"He spent hours carving the turkey for the family dinner."
"The artist is carving a new sculpture for the gallery."