carving (n.)

  1. a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

  2. removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

    [ Syn: cutting ]

  3. creating figures or designs in three dimensions

    [ Syn: sculpture , sculpture ]

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