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Definitions

carving

[kahr-ving] / ˈkɑr vɪŋ /
NOUN
art
Synonyms
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design painting
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abstraction description illustration imitation modeling molding portrayal representation shaping simulation symbolization
WEAK
pictorialization sculpting sketching
Antonyms
WEAK
lack science unskill
NOUN
cut
Synonyms
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laceration wound
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chip chop cleavage cleft dissection fissure furrow gash graze groove nick nip notch prick rabbet rent rip slash slit snip stab stroke trench
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kerf opening penetration scarification section shave slot trim
NOUN
division
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distribution
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analysis apportionment autopsy bisection breaking demarcation detachment diagnosis disjuncture dismemberment dissolution disunion divorce parceling parting partition reduction rupture segmentation selection severance subdivision vivisection
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breaking down breaking up contrasting cutting up departmentalizing detaching disparting disseverance distinguishing disuniting dividing rending separating splitting up
Antonyms
STRONG
attachment combination connection union
WEAK
accord agreement juncture system unification unison unity whole
NOUN
incision
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laceration
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cleavage cleft dissection gash groove mark nick nip notch opening pierce slash stab wound
Antonyms
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closing closure solid
NOUN
severance
Synonyms
STRONG
analysis apportionment autopsy bisection breaking demarcation detachment diagnosis disjunction disjuncture dismemberment dissolution distribution disunion divorce divorcement parceling parting partition reduction rupture segmentation selection separation split subdivision vivisection
WEAK
breaking down breaking up contrasting cutting up departmentalizing detaching disparting disseverance disseverment distinguishing disuniting dividing rending separating splitting up
Antonyms
STRONG
attachment closing closure combination connection juncture marriage union
NOUN
statuary
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sculpture
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image

Example Sentences

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There was an open bar, a roast beef carving station and trays of appetizers passed around a restaurant located on a Dallas Cowboys themed golf course.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Looking at its daily chart one can see the recent break above a bullish ascending triangle pivot of $18.30 on March 6, followed by the carving out of a bull flag.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

By the time you're heading for your kip on Saturday night, a drastic influx of people might be inclined to give the green light to carving Hearts' name on the Scottish Premiership trophy.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The event formed part of the 2026 Winter Olympics cultural programme, with teams tasked with carving Olympic Fair Play-themed sculptures from snow.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The gaslight burned harsh on Frankie’s face, stoking a fire in his tawny eyes and carving his features into cruel angles.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.