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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  • Cleaning up the Kitchen Minimalists understand the value in carving out a bit of time to clean up the kitchen each morning before heading out for the day, Millie Naor, the founder of Bella Organizers, notes.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As affluent homebuyers seek to make flying private a seamless part of their lives, these communities are carving out a distinctive place in the luxury housing market.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of carving
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  • Related Articles Her toolkit included Oligio monopolar radiofrequency for tightening and refining texture, InMode bipolar radiofrequency, and Sofwave for lifting and sculpting the face, neck and body.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Limestone bluffs, dramatic plaza entrances Notable, construction will include digging a 90-foot hole and sculpting the stadium site out of the ground’s limestone.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sculpting
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