1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Carve.

2. (n.) The act or art of one who carves.

3. (n.) A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material.

4. (n.) The whole body of decorative sculpture of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian carving of the 15th century.

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