n. 1. The act or art of one who carves. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material. “Carving in wood.” Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The whole body of decorative sculpture of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian carving of the 15th century. [ 1913 Webster ]