carving

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
  2. noun removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
  3. noun creating figures or designs in three dimensions

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