carve

as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Recent Examples of carve In the deepest, darkest reaches of a cave in northern Israel lies a boulder carved to resemble a tortoise shell. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024 Their ability to offer a wide range of products at lower prices puts significant pressure on smaller businesses trying to carve out a niche. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Keelan Harvick is carving his path in the racing world. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 In the depths of a former mine in South Dakota, the journalist learns how microbes carve the Earth’s crust. Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carve 

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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