CARVINGS Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word carvings. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CARVINGS
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| chisellings | nounn | |||||
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| engravings | nounn | |||||
noun • a print made from an engraving • a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved • making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them | ||||||
| etchings | nounn | |||||
noun • an impression made from an etched plate • an etched plate made with the use of acid • making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them | ||||||
| incisions | nounn | |||||
noun • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) | ||||||
| incrustations | nounn | |||||
noun • the formation of a crust • a hard outer layer that covers something • a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay | ||||||
| inscriptions | nounn | |||||
noun • letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something • a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something • the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words | ||||||
| reliefs | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||
| sculptures | nounn | |||||
noun • a three-dimensional work of plastic art • creating figures or designs in three dimensions verb • create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material • shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it | ||||||
| cutting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||
| sculpture | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a three-dimensional work of plastic art • creating figures or designs in three dimensions verb • create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material • shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it | ||||||
