CARVINGS Synonyms

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• a three-dimensional work of plastic art

• creating figures or designs in three dimensions

• create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material

• shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it

• 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

• (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

• unpleasantly cold and damp

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• a three-dimensional work of plastic art

• creating figures or designs in three dimensions

• create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material

• shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it