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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An investigation by Thailand’s Fine Arts Department is forthcoming, though some theories about the carving’s origins have already been presented.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The museum and open-air gallery are home to an extensive collection of Paleolithic rock carvings, some dating as far back as 30,000 years ago.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The museum and open-air gallery are home to an extensive collection of Paleolithic rock carvings, some dating as far back as 30,000 years ago.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carving. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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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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