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| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : kahr-ving |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɑr vɪŋ |
Definition of carving
Origin :- c.1200, verbal noun from carve.
- verb cut carefully with sharp instrument
- It was only when coming back, carving knife and fork in hand, that she spoke again.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- In carving a round of beef, slice it horizontally and very thin.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- It is characteristic of this style that the carving is not so deep as in the previous work.
- Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
- The carving of the woodwork of these erections is often very elaborate.
- Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
- There is not a vestige nor indication of carving or decoration of any sort or kind.
- Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin
- In carving a pike, if the back and belly be slit up, and each slice drawn gently downwards, fewer bones will be given at table.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- It was an old stone and the inscription and carving were interesting.
- Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- "Only wait till I've done the carving, and we'll all start fair," said Davy.
- Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine
- The carving and modelling of many of them were extremely good.
- Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
- I'll mix you another if you'll allow me while you're carving.
- Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
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