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Modern survey methods, like laser scanning, can produce incredibly detailed digital models of a site, right down to the subtleties of carvings or weathering on the surface of a stone block. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Archaeologists reconstruct pre-Columbian temple with 3D-printed blocks," 17 Dec. 2018 Artists and dog lovers from all over are using their furry friend as inspiration for their jack-o'-lantern carvings including Pomeranian owner Andy Manoloff from Elkhart, Indiana. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "Dog-o'-Lanterns Are Going to Be Huge This Halloween," 19 Oct. 2017 Competing in a pumpkin carving contest this year with friends or family? — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "50+ Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween," 25 July 2018 Usually kitchen forks are two-pronged and fairly narrow, meant for lifting a hunk of meat or poultry or to assist with carving. — Florence Fabricant, The Seattle Times, "8 great kitchen tools you didn’t know you needed," 29 Aug. 2018 Along with beautiful bowls and other vessels scattered through the rooms, a traditional bride and groom set of mini-dolls, often given as wedding gifts, coexist with stamp carvings that hark back centuries as symbols of power. — Sally Friedman, Philly.com, "Moorestown family honors its Chinese heritage in a modern setting," 14 Mar. 2018 Our guide leads us around the terraces, explaining that the intricate carvings on the walls basically serve as a huge open-air encyclopedia depicting the teachings of Buddha and offering a glimpse into Indonesia’s past. — Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, "How To Spice Up Your Skincare Routine," 18 Jan. 2019 Don’t miss the cemetery, either, where the carvings atop each tombstone indicate that person’s station in life (a fez headdress was reserved for government officials, a turban for someone of the religious order, an anchor for a seaman, and so on). — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, "Three Days In Istanbul," 28 Dec. 2018 All too soon, however, the carvings return us to vicious battle scenes. — Richard Cork, WSJ, "A Conqueror With a Taste for Art," 24 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'carving.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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