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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Nature has spent millions of years carving the sandstone arch that anchors Kentucky’s Natural Bridge State Park.—
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Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Panels were crafted by 20 international artists and ateliers showcasing 20 different techniques, ranging from leather sculpting to embroidery and featherwork.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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But Zakarian and the makeup team now have a 3D printer and a wealth of digital information, which makes the sculpting and molding process go much faster.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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“Sculpturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpturing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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