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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Enjoy live ice carving and activities for all ages.
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Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
Democratic lawmakers and some speakers pointed out how the carving of Indianapolis into four districts dilutes the power of the Black vote.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
It’s adorned with carvings of elephants, which represent strength and longevity.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes before removing the string and carving.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
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Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
Democratic lawmakers and some speakers pointed out how the carving of Indianapolis into four districts dilutes the power of the Black vote.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
It’s adorned with carvings of elephants, which represent strength and longevity.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes before removing the string and carving.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 15 Dec. 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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