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carving.

A carved object.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/General-American/ˈkɑːvɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A carved object.

    countable · uncountable
    The carvings on the oak panels were ancient.
  2. The act or craft of producing a carved object.

    countable · uncountable
    He took up carving after his retirement.
    My father is an expert in carving, so we let him handle Christmas dinner.
verb/ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/General-American/ˈkɑːvɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. present participle and gerund of carve

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
  2. Executing turns without pivoting.

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