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carving

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1. carving - Noun

2. carving - Verb

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of Carve

The act or art of one who carves.

A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material.

The whole body of decorative sculpture of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian carving of the 15th century.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty. Whether as seen carving the lines of the mountains with glaciers, or gathering matter into stars, or planning the movements of water, or gardening - still all is Beauty! John Muir

Recently I have been working in the country, where, carving in the open air, I find sculpture more natural than in a London studio, but it needs bigger dimensions. A large piece of stone or wood placed almost anywhere at random in a field, orchard, or garden, immediately looks right and inspiring. Henry Moore

Because we want the same happiness We keep carving the same wounds onto our hearts. Forever, forever So I won't forget you I call you over and over again Please don't cry any more I won't leave you alone. Ayumi Hamasaki

Teaching in youth is like carving in stone. Moroccan Proverb

The calf isn't even born yet and there he is sharpening his carving knife. Lithuanian Proverb

Better to sit next to someone taking a shit rather than someone carving stone. Corsican Proverb

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