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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
Example sentences :
  • 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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