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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Guests can opt for gentle boating: kayaking Lake Taupō to view Māori rock carvings or adrenaline rush: jet boating down the river to the base of Huka Falls.
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Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Hundreds of finished pieces, ranging from small carvings to life-size sculptures, waited for buyers.
—Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Of all the seasonal crafts, this one is the easiest (no carving) and the most satisfying (edible).
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Geometric wooden wall carvings are a nod to the Hachiji tattoo traditions native to Okinawa, worn by women as symbols of status, female strength, and protection.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
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Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Hundreds of finished pieces, ranging from small carvings to life-size sculptures, waited for buyers.
—Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Of all the seasonal crafts, this one is the easiest (no carving) and the most satisfying (edible).
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Geometric wooden wall carvings are a nod to the Hachiji tattoo traditions native to Okinawa, worn by women as symbols of status, female strength, and protection.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 4 May. 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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