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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The carving appears highly reminiscent of images of the Fiji Mermaid, one of the most famous hoaxes of the 19th century.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
These pieces are showcased through a window display featuring larger-than-life animals and foliage inspired by the carvings found throughout the Liberty store.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
The carvings are considered sacred sites to the tribe, but this is not the first time people have gone through and disturbed the area.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Another carving in the chamber walls depicts two winged women.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
These pieces are showcased through a window display featuring larger-than-life animals and foliage inspired by the carvings found throughout the Liberty store.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
The carvings are considered sacred sites to the tribe, but this is not the first time people have gone through and disturbed the area.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Another carving in the chamber walls depicts two winged women.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 2 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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