1. Creating figures or designs in three dimensions
   "The sculptor's carving of the marble block resulted in a lifelike statue";
   - sculpture
    
2. Removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
   "The woodworker's carving of intricate designs transformed the plain wooden box";
   - cutting
    
3. A sculpture created by removing material (as wood, ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
   "The intricate wood carving depicted a scene from local folklore"

1. Form by carving
   "Carve a flower from the ice"
    
2. Cut or slice into pieces
   "Father carved the ham";
   - cut up
    
3. Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
   "carve one's name into the bark";
   - chip at

Derived forms: carvings

See also: divide

Type of: art, artistic creation, artistic production, beaux arts, creating by removal, cut, fine arts, forge, form, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], sculpture, shape, work

Encyclopedia: Carving