Examples of carving in a Sentence
She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.
an ancient people proficient in stone carving
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Archaeologists said the carvings were excavated and then relocated, and will be included in an exhibit highlighting the life of women in ancient Pompeii.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The brunch lineup offers prime rib, shredded potato pie, zucchini gratin and a carving station.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Historical significance The building, with its neoclassical architecture, limestone carvings and terra cotta flourishes, is considered an important cultural and religious site.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The 400-year-old fort is famed for its mirror work on the walls and 3D carvings creating illusions on its pillars.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The brunch lineup offers prime rib, shredded potato pie, zucchini gratin and a carving station.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Historical significance The building, with its neoclassical architecture, limestone carvings and terra cotta flourishes, is considered an important cultural and religious site.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The 400-year-old fort is famed for its mirror work on the walls and 3D carvings creating illusions on its pillars.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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carving
noun
carv·ing
ˈkär-viŋ 
1
: the act or art of a person who carves
2
: a carved object, design, or figure
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