carving UK /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/US /ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/noun 2verb 1forms 1 noun2 •The act or craft of producing a carved object.He took up carving after his retirement.My father is an expert in carving, so we let him handle Christmas dinner. •A carved object.The carvings on the oak panels were ancient. verb1 •Executing turns without pivoting. formscarvings