Synonyms of carving

carving 1 of 2

noun

as in sculpture

Related Words

• sculpture
• model
• figurehead
• bust
• dummy
• puppet
• mannequin
• doll
• form
• manikin
• marionette
• figurine
• statuette
• dolly
• hand puppet
• figure

Dissimilar Words

• colossus

carving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of carve

as in sculpting

to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material

carved a statue out of rare marble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sculpting
• sculpturing
• chiseling
• etching
• incising
• shaping
• inscribing
• engraving
• molding
• modeling
• forming
• graving
• casting
• knapping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carving

Noun

Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernandez gamely hosted the evening, with attendees walking across the Center to David Geffen Hall for an afterparty that included Katz’s Deli carving stations and elaborate sushi setups. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

But in reality, the carving occurs in fits and spurts, when floods carry huge boulders that gouge out streambeds and jam cobbles into the bedrock. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

The pope was elected 16-months ago and is still carving out a narrative for his papacy. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

After all, these pumpkins are the best variety for carving thanks to their large size and smooth shape. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026