Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cut away the surface of something, especially a material, in order to create a groove or other feature below the surface.

“The sculptor had to undercarve the stone to reveal the intricate design.”

2. noun

the act of removing or cutting away the surface of something, especially a material, in order to create a groove or other feature below the surface.

“The undercarving process took several hours to complete.”