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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On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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, 11 Mar. 2026
Critics say the law attempts to do this carving with a cleaver.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The bridge notably features bas-relief carvings on its bridge houses.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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, 11 Mar. 2026
Critics say the law attempts to do this carving with a cleaver.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The bridge notably features bas-relief carvings on its bridge houses.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carving
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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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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