Woodcarver
(noun)
A person who carves wood into decorative or functional objects.
Origin:
The word woodcarver is a combination of wood and carver which is derived from the old english word ceafere, meaning "cutter" or "carver".
Examples:
- The woodcarver was making a sculpture of a bear from a piece of oak.
- He was an expert woodcarver and his work was highly sought after.
- She learned to woodcarve from her grandfather who was a master carpenter.
- The woodcarver used different tools such as knives and chisels to create intricate designs.
- The wooden figurines were created by a local woodcarver, they were sold as souvenirs.