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carving Synonyms

Another word for carving

Choosing another word for carving depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An object, design, or figure made by cutting or shaping a hard material such as wood, stone, or ivory.

Usage Example

"The museum displayed an intricate wooden sculpture created by indigenous artisans."

Strongest
sculpture
Strong
engraving
relief
Weak
etching
statuette

• noun (Context 2)

The act, skill, or craft of cutting and shaping wood, stone, or other hard materials into decorative objects or figures.

Usage Example

"She took a weekend workshop to learn the basics of stone sculpting."

Strongest
sculpting
Strong
whittling
woodcarving
chiseling

• noun (Context 3)

The act of slicing cooked meat or poultry into smaller portions for serving at a meal.

Usage Example

"My grandfather always takes charge of the slicing at our holiday dinner table."

Strong
slicing
cutting

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Carving. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/carving
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