Examples of carving in a Sentence
She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.
an ancient people proficient in stone carving
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Consider pool parties in the summer, pumpkin carving or a corn maze in the fall, and sledding, tubing, or ice skating in the winter.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
This type of ham makes for the easiest carving, especially if they are spiral-sliced.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
There will be live jazz music from Sky Covington and ensemble, a buffet featuring fresh seafood, tender lamb carving station, charcuterie, dessert shooters, and open bar.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
The intricate architectural details of the church, such as its towering arches and intricate stone carvings, all still intact, make this a unique book shopping experience.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
This type of ham makes for the easiest carving, especially if they are spiral-sliced.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
There will be live jazz music from Sky Covington and ensemble, a buffet featuring fresh seafood, tender lamb carving station, charcuterie, dessert shooters, and open bar.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
The intricate architectural details of the church, such as its towering arches and intricate stone carvings, all still intact, make this a unique book shopping experience.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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carving
noun
carv·ing
ˈkär-viŋ 
1
: the act or art of a person who carves
2
: a carved object, design, or figure
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