Wood Carving

Pronunciation: /wʊd ˈkɑrvɪŋ/

Definitions of wood carving

noun a carved object or design made from wood

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a small wood carving of a bear as a souvenir.

A2 She enjoys learning how to do wood carving in her free time.

B1 The wood carving of the dragon was intricately detailed and beautifully crafted.

B2 The artist's wood carving skills were evident in the lifelike representation of the owl.

C1 The museum featured a collection of ancient wood carvings from different cultures.

C2 The intricate wood carving on the door was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

Examples of wood carving in a Sentence

formal The artist showcased his exquisite wood carving skills at the art exhibition.

informal I love watching tutorials on YouTube about wood carving, it's so cool!

slang My grandpa is a pro at wood carving, he can make anything out of a block of wood.

figurative Her words were like delicate wood carvings, each one carefully crafted to leave a lasting impression.

Grammatical Forms of wood carving

• past tense: carved
• plural: wood carvings
• comparative: more wood carving
• superlative: most wood carving
• present tense: carves
• future tense: will carve
• perfect tense: has carved
• continuous tense: is carving
• singular: wood carving
• positive degree: wood carving
• infinitive: to wood carve
• gerund: wood carving
• participle: carving

Origin and Evolution of wood carving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'wood carving' originated from the practice of shaping and sculpting wood to create art or functional objects.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wood carving' has come to encompass a wide range of techniques and styles, evolving from traditional hand tools to modern power tools, and from simple decorative pieces to intricate masterpieces.