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Meaning of "woodcarving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WOODCARVING

woodcarving  [ˈwʊdˌkɑːvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOODCARVING

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Woodcarving is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WOODCARVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

woodcarving

Wood carving

Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery. The making of sculpture in wood has been extremely widely practiced but survives much less well than the other main materials such as stone and bronze, as it is vulnerable to decay, insect damage, and fire. It therefore forms an important hidden element in the art history of many cultures. Outdoor wood sculptures do not last long in most parts of the world, so that we have little idea how the totem pole tradition developed. Many of the most important sculptures of China and Japan in particular are in wood, and the great majority of African sculpture and that of Oceania and other regions. Wood is light and can take very fine detail so it is highly suitable for masks and other sculpture intended to be worn or carried. It is also much easier to work than stone.

Definition of woodcarving in the English dictionary

The definition of woodcarving in the dictionary is the act of carving wood, esp as an art form. Other definition of woodcarving is a work of art produced by carving wood.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WOODCARVING


approving
əˈpruːvɪŋ
believing
bɪˈliːvɪŋ
carving
ˈkɑːvɪŋ
deceiving
dɪˈsiːvɪŋ
deserving
dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ
earthmoving
ˈɜːθˌmuːvɪŋ
fast-moving
ˌfɑːstˈmuːvɪŋ
grieving
ˈɡriːvɪŋ
improving
ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ
Irving
ˈɜːvɪŋ
leaving
ˈliːvɪŋ
moving
ˈmuːvɪŋ
nonmoving
ˌnɒnˈmuːvɪŋ
serving
ˈsɜːvɪŋ
sleeving
ˈsliːvɪŋ
slow-moving
ˌsləʊˈmuːvɪŋ
starving
ˈstɑːvɪŋ
thieving
ˈθiːvɪŋ
unnerving
ʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ
weaving
ˈwiːvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOODCARVING

wood-burning stove
woodbin
woodbine
woodborer
woodbox
woodburytype
woodcarver
woodchat
woodchat shrike
woodchip
woodchips
woodchop
woodchopper
woodchuck
woodcock
woodcraft
woodcraftsman
woodcut
woodcutter
woodcutting

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOODCARVING

craving
diving
driving
giving
living
loving
nerving
problem-solving
proving
rock carving
saving
self-serving
shaving
surviving
thanksgiving
timeserving
undeserving
unobserving
unswerving
wood carving

Synonyms and antonyms of woodcarving in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «woodcarving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOODCARVING

Find out the translation of woodcarving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of woodcarving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «woodcarving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

木雕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

talla de madera
570 millions of speakers

English

woodcarving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

woodcarving
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حفر الخشب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

резьба по дереву
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

talha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাঠ খোদাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sculpture sur bois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

ukiran kayu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Holzschnitzerei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

木彫り
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

목각
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Woodcarving
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khắc gỗ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

woodcarving
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वुडकार्व्हिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ahşap oymacılığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sculture in legno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rzeźby w drewnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

різьба по дереву
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sculptură în lemn
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξυλογλυπτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

houtsnywerk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

träsnideriarbetet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

treskjæring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of woodcarving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODCARVING»

The term «woodcarving» is regularly used and occupies the 87.346 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODCARVING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «woodcarving» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «woodcarving» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about woodcarving

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOODCARVING»

Discover the use of woodcarving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to woodcarving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners & Weekend Carvers
Transform a piece of wood into a charming figure or just a practical object in just a weekend using traditional carving techniques.
John Hillyer, 2002
2
Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment
Get the right results with classic chisels, gouges and power tools.
Chris Pye, 2002
3
Woodcarving Illustrated
Discusses woodcarving materials and techniques and provides detailed instructions for carving a pineapple, sandpiper, whale, loon, letter opener, and key chain ornament
Roger Schroeder, Paul McCarthy, 1983
4
Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A ...
A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques.
Chris Pye, 2010
5
Woodcarving, Revised and Expanded: Techniques and Projects ...
Woodworking is a useful and enjoyable skill that anyone can learn. If you’ve ever wished you knew how to make things out of wood, this book is the perfect place to start.
Everett Ellenwood, 2013
6
The Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to ...
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF WOODCARVING If you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver brushing up on your technique, or a beginner newly introduced to this fun and fulfilling craft, you only need one carving book: The Complete ...
Everett Ellenwood, 2008
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Beginning Woodcarving: Projects, Techniques, Tools
"Collection of the best articles from Woodcarving magazine, first published by GMC as two volumes, Useful techniques for woodcarvers and Woodcarving for beginners"--Cover.
Of Master Craftsman Guild, Best of Exotic & Greenhouse Gardening Ma, Editors of Woodcarving Magazine, 2002
8
Spirit of Wood: The Art of Malay Woodcarving
In Malaysia, woodcarvers are venerated as artists who have a mystical affinity with wood. This collection of over 250 photographs and line drawings explores the mystical connection between Malaysian woodcarvers and their craft.
Farish Noor, Eddin Khoo, 2013
9
Carving Out a Future: Forests, Livelihoods and the ...
A critical analysis of the "post-Rio consensus" on environment and development which questions the role of particular forms of internationalized elite scientific expertise.
A. B. Cunningham, Bruce Morgan Campbell, Brian Murray Belcher, 2005
10
The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project ...
In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, and more.
Charles Beiderman, William Johnston, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOODCARVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term woodcarving is used in the context of the following news items.
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Artisans preserve wood-carving tradition
Woodcarving may not be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of art, but at the Design in Wood exhibit at the San Diego County Fair, artisans ... «U-T San Diego, Jul 15»
2
Pikes Peak Whittlers host annual woodcarving show
Before she took up woodcarving and became one of the nation's top wildlife sculptors, Debbe Edwards first was a dedicated student of nature. A member of the ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, May 15»
3
Documentary Captures the Strange Beauty of Woodcarving
Meet Steven Kennard. He's a master at woodturning, the art of crafting wood on a lathe, and he is the subject of a fascinating short documentary that's produced ... «Popular Mechanics, May 15»
4
Woodcarving Treasured in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) -- A woodcarving festival in Rochester drew dozens to the Olmsted ... Many artists came out for the Rochester Woodcarvers 39th Annual Show, ... «KAALtv.com, Mar 15»
5
Woodcarving show comes to Center 50+ March 28-29
The 2015 Salem Capitol Woodcarving Show will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE. «Statesman Journal, Mar 15»
6
Tanzania Wood Carving Taxes Ending
If you have ever been to Tanzania and bought a woodcarving from anyone, the chances are that you paid a large tourist tax on that woodcarving. This tourist tax ... «Clapway, Mar 15»
7
Sri Lanka's Woodcarving widely used in interior decoration
The Government has taken steps to uplift the woodcarving industry in Sri Lanka to target international market. Wood-carved decorative panels are used widely in ... «The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka, Jan 15»
8
Community activist shows his patriotism through woodcarving
"I've always wanted to do a three dimensional wood carving, and I got the chance when I had to cut down a tree in my side yard," said the Great Kills resident of ... «SILive.com, Nov 14»
9
Screw modern life, enjoy this Swedish wood carving kit
Tälja (Swedish for woodcarving) was created by Jakob Nielsen, with the purpose of "getting people to spend a little less time in front of a small (or big) screen, ... «The Independent, Oct 14»
10
Wood carving industry in Saharanpur hit by riots
Exports form a substantial part of the total economy of the woodcarving industry, with the main export destinations being the USA, Europe, Brazil, Canada, China ... «Business Standard, Aug 14»

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