Woodcarving (noun)

The art or craft of carving wood into decorative or functional objects.

Origin:

The word woodcarving is a combination of wood and carving which is derived from the old english word ceafere, meaning "cutting" or "carving".

Examples:

1. The museum had an exhibition of traditional woodcarving from different cultures.
2. He was a skilled woodcarver and had won many awards for his intricate carvings.
3. The wooden figurines were the result of hours of woodcarving by the craftsman.
4. She took a class on woodcarving and learned how to use different tools and techniques.
5. The woodcarving of the eagle on the mantelpiece was done by a famous local artist.