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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
Verb
  • Three councilors appeared to agree with that assessment on Monday, voting 3-1 to approve carving QLevr LLC's project out of the moratorium requirements.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Get in the rhythm of carving out a few minutes for a quick sweep as part of your nightly routine to clear the floor of the day’s debris.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of carving
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  • The body sculpting style was first introduced by Azzedine Alaïa in the 80s but was widely popularized thanks to Frech designer Hervé Léger.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of sculpting
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“Sculpturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpturing. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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