cutting vs carving

carving vs cutting

cutting and carving both are nouns.

cutting is an adjective but carving is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cutting	Yes	Yes	No	No
carving	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, cutting and carving are synonyms defined as:

cutting and carving: removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

cutting (noun)	carving (noun)
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends	creating figures or designs in three dimensions
the act of cutting something into parts	removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge	a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
the act of diluting something
removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
the division of a deck of cards before dealing
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
a piece cut off from the main part of something
a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

cutting (adjective)	carving (adjective)
unpleasantly cold and damp
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

Difference between cutting and carving

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