noun (n)

• a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape(noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  cutting
  

  source: wordnet30
• creating figures or designs in three dimensions(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  sculpture
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or art of one who carves.(noun)

  source: webster1913