carving
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an object or design made by cutting into a hard material like wood or stone.
n.a decorative object or design created by the process of cutting or incising a hard material.
Simple“The museum has a beautiful wooden carving of a bird from the 18th century.”
In context“The intricate stone carvings on the cathedral's exterior have suffered significant erosion due to centuries of exposure to acidic rain.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the activity or skill of making things by cutting wood or stone.
n.the process, craft, or artistic practice of shaping a material by scraping or cutting away parts of it.
Simple“He took up wood carving as a hobby after he retired.”
In context“Mastering the art of ivory carving requires not only immense patience but also a specialized set of fine-tipped steel tools.”
Synonymssculptingwhittling - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.cutting thin pieces of cooked meat to serve for a meal.
v.the act of slicing cooked meat, such as poultry or a roast, into portions for service at a table.
Simple“My father is usually in charge of carving the turkey at Christmas.”
In context“Proper carving of a standing rib roast requires a steady hand and a very sharp, flexible knife to ensure uniform slices.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
v.making smooth turns on snow using the edges of your skis or board.
v.the technique of performing turns on the edges of skis or a snowboard without skidding or pivoting.
Simple“She practiced her carving on the fresh snow to improve her speed.”
In context“The athlete demonstrated perfect carving technique, maintaining a deep edge angle throughout the high-speed descent.”
Antonymsskidding
“When carving a piece of cocobolo rosewood, a Wounaan artist features the grain.”