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carving

[kahr-ving] / ˈkɑr vɪŋ /






NOUN
statuary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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There was an open bar, a roast beef carving station and trays of appetizers passed around a restaurant located on a Dallas Cowboys themed golf course.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Another method is “unbundling,” or carving out costs such as insurance or transport that generally aren’t subject to tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Newcastle were carving open the creaky Qarabag defence at will and their barrage brought a third goal in the 32nd minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The event formed part of the 2026 Winter Olympics cultural programme, with teams tasked with carving Olympic Fair Play-themed sculptures from snow.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Baba was bending over a large pile of wood, which he seemed to be carving as part of a wide veranda on the new building.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins