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carving

ˈkɑːvɪŋ

noun

rzeźba

ˈʐɛʑba· rzeczownik
Also
snycerstwo(n)
Definition

An object or design cut from wood, stone, or other hard material; also, the art of cutting such objects.

Examples
The museum displayed ancient wooden carvings.
Muzeum wystawiało starożytne rzeźby w drewnie.
He admired the intricate carving on the old church door.
Podziwiał misterną rzeźbę na drzwiach starego kościoła.
Synonyms
sculptureengravingetching
Collocations
wood carvingice carvingstone carving

verb

rzeźbienie

ʐɛʑˈbʲɛɲɛ· rzeczownik
Also
krojenie(n)
Definition

The action of cutting a shape or design into a material, or cutting cooked meat into slices.

Examples
Carving pumpkins is a popular Halloween tradition.
Rzeźbienie dyni to popularna tradycja Halloween.
He was busy carving the roast beef for dinner.
Był zajęty krojeniem pieczeni wołowej na obiad.
Synonyms
sculptingcuttingslicing
Collocations
pumpkin carvingmeat carvingwood carving tools
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