1. an object or design cut from wood, stone, or other hard material
2. the act or skill of cutting designs or objects from hard materials
3. the act of cutting cooked meat into slices for serving

Examples

• The wooden carving of an eagle sat on the mantelpiece.
• She admired the intricate stone carvings on the cathedral walls.
• His hobby is wood carving, and he makes beautiful figurines.
• The art class focused on soap carving for beginners.
• Dad always does the carving of the turkey at Thanksgiving dinner.
• The chef demonstrated proper carving techniques for the roast.
• Ancient cave carvings tell stories of early human life.