Definition of carving
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Examples of carving in a Sentence
She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.
an ancient people proficient in stone carving
Recent Examples of carving from the Web
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Festival attendees can meet the artists, discuss their processes and observe live demonstrations, such as printmaking, jewelry making, wood carving and more as artists create their works on the spot.
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The poles are made of red cedar and the carvings of eagles and ravens represent clans of the area.
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Up close, guests can appreciate the mountains' intricate carvings.
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The squat time capsule, at 261 Crown Street, has a century-old wooden counter and furnishings scarred by the carvings of patrons’ initials and names.
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Two gamblers who took advantage of a software bug to win a small fortune from casino video poker machines will enjoy Thanksgiving without the threat of federal prison hovering over them like a carving knife.
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First Known Use of carving
13th century
CARVING Defined for English Language Learners
carving
playDefinition of carving for English Language Learners
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: a carved object, design, or figure
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: the act or skill of creating carved objects, designs, or figures
CARVING Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of carving for Students
1 : the art or act of a person who carves
2 : an object or design that has been carved
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