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carving

The word “carving” has 2 syllables: car-ving

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑrvɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for carving?

In the thesaurus, “carving” has 33 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for carving along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for carving

Antonyms for carving

  • colossus

Meanings of carving

  • verb
    1. To cut.
    2. To cut meat in order to serve it.
    3. To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work.
    4. To perform a series of turns without pivoting, so that the tip and tail of the snowboard take the same path.
    5. To take or make, as by cutting; to provide.
    6. To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.
  • noun
    1. A carved object.
    2. The act or craft of producing a carved object.

Example Sentences

  • The chef was busy carving the turkey for the guests.
  • He spent the afternoon carving a wooden sculpture.
  • The tradition of pumpkin carving is popular during Halloween.
  • She is carving out a career in the film industry.
  • The artisan enjoyed carving intricate patterns into the stone.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to carving, such as: bust, casting, chiseling, chiselling, colossus, doll, dolly.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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