Carving — Carve Carve (k[aum]rv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Carved} (k[aum]rvd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Carving}.] [AS. ceorfan to cut, carve; akin to D. kerven, G. kerben, Dan. karve, Sw. karfva, and to Gr. gra fein to write, orig. to scratch, and E. graphy. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
carving set — noun : a table set comprised of a carving knife, two tined fork with finger guard, and usually a sharpening steel called also roast set … Useful english dictionary
carving plate — /ˈkavɪŋ pleɪt/ (say kahving playt) noun a large plate on which to serve meat at the dinner table, usually flat at the base but with a raised edge to retain the meat juices or gravy. Also, meat plate …
ivory carving — Carving of ivory into decorative or utilitarian objects. It has flourished since prehistoric times. Most Stone Age carvings have been found in southern France, in the forms of small nude female figures and animals. A masterpiece of early Egyptian … Universalium
Meat carving — is the process and skill of cutting portions of meat, such as roast and poultry, to obtain a maximum or satisfactory number of meat portions, using a carving knife or meat slicing machine. A meat carver disjoints the meat and slices in uniform… … Wikipedia
King's Table — The King’s Table was a carved stone table that was a symbol of royal power in England. The table was used by monarchs from the 13th century onward for coronation feasts and state banquets. Edward I, the king who took the Stone of Scone from… … Wikipedia
Steam table — Steam Steam (st[=e]m), n. [OE. stem, steem, vapor, flame, AS. ste[ a]m vapor, smoke, odor; akin to D. stoom steam, perhaps originally, a pillar, or something rising like a pillar; cf. Gr. sty ein to erect, sty^los a pillar, and E. stand.] 1. The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lithophane — A lithophane (or lithopane or French: lithophanie) is an etched or molded artwork in thin very translucent porcelain that can only be seen clearly when back lit with a light source. cite web|url= http://www.lithophanemuseum.org/what is a… … Wikipedia
Hezekiah Augur — (February 21, 1791 January 10, 1858) was an early American sculptor and inventor. He was a self taught sculptor and, unlike many other 19th Century sculptors did not travel to Europe, but spent his entire career in New Haven.Augur was born in New … Wikipedia
Salutation Hotel Perth (Perth (UK)) — Salutation Hotel Perth country: United Kingdom, city: Perth (UK) (Town Centre) Salutation Hotel Perth Location Situated in the heart of the historic City of Perth, the Gateway to the Highlands.Rooms All 84 bedrooms with private bathroom. All have … International hotels
furniture — furnitureless, adj. /ferr ni cheuhr/, n. 1. the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like. 2. fittings, apparatus, or necessary accessories for something. 3. equipment for … Universalium