sculpturing

verb

present participle of sculpture
as in carving
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the artist used a hammer and chisel to sculpture the horse out of ice

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  1. carving
  2. sculpting
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  • Imagine a termite carving a path like a jumbled ball of string through a tree trunk, instead of an axe cleaving a single vector.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When most of us think about edible seeds, our minds usually jump to chia seeds stirred into smoothies or overnight oats, pumpkin seeds roasted after carving jack-o'-lanterns each fall, or sunflower seeds chewed and spit out at a baseball game.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of carving
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  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial The sculpting feat on the eastern edge of the Black Hills honors four presidents.
    — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, a look at the best face sculpting tools that are actually worth the investment.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of sculpting
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