as in sculpting
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 carving
Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Use it to line the inside of the carving to create a ghoulish glow emanating from your pumpkin.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
Royal Charter Sam Watson, bar manager of Sister Ship in Nantucket says this is a drink that’s sure to impress, especially when served at a pumpkin carving happy hour.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The tree in front of the home also sported handwritten messages and carvings with memorial messages for the late actor, some of which remain there to this day.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Use it to line the inside of the carving to create a ghoulish glow emanating from your pumpkin.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
In the culture space, where so much of a company’s success depends upon the trends and desires of the day, carving out a secure space in the market can be an even greater challenge.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
Royal Charter Sam Watson, bar manager of Sister Ship in Nantucket says this is a drink that’s sure to impress, especially when served at a pumpkin carving happy hour.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carving. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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