woodcarvingnoun
uk/ˈwʊdˌkɑː.vɪŋ/us/ˈwʊdˌkɑːr.vɪŋ/[ U ] the process of cutting into the surface of wood to create a decorative shape or pattern:
Some of the finest examples of woodcarving in Europe can be found in medieval churches.
[ C ] a piece of wood that has been decorated in this way:
Her woodcarvings will be on display at the gallery next month.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Cutting and stabbing
- abrasion
- bayonet
- carve
- carving
- chisel
- coppice
- cut sth down
- laceration
- lance
- mow
- nick
- notch
- saw sth down
- scratch
- slash
- slice
- spike
- transfix
- trim
- whittle
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