as in sculpting
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material
carved a statue out of rare marble
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Consider pool parties in the summer, pumpkin carving or a corn maze in the fall, and sledding, tubing, or ice skating in the winter.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Every December, Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrates its rich history with a radish-carving competition.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Christmas brunch buffet will feature an array of classic favorites including an omelet station, meat carving station, soups, salads, cocktail shrimp, desserts and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Consider pool parties in the summer, pumpkin carving or a corn maze in the fall, and sledding, tubing, or ice skating in the winter.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Three thousand years ago, the Ho-Chunk were carving in a world before agriculture and pottery.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Every December, Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrates its rich history with a radish-carving competition.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carving. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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