Example sentences for: carved

How can you use “carved” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • In 1928, when warlords carved up sections of the faltering Chinese Republic, one general laid siege to the monastery and set it ablaze.

  • Begun in 1060, the Duomo San Martino, has a Pisan-style three-storied façade with a Descent from the Cross carved by Nicola Pisano over the north door.

  • The lovely 13th-century pink Verona marble baptistery has superbly sculpted doors by Benedetto Antelami, who also carved most of the 12 statues of the months in the interior.

  • Igreja de São Pedro (Church of St. Peter), built in the 16th century, has a carved Baroque retable and a couple of Rococo chapels.

  • His marble sleeves and pants legs break into noble tailored folds around his endless arms and legs, his marble lapels lie gravely along his chest, his marble buttons, watch chain, necktie, and collar points create small episodes along the front of his lean body, over a marble shirt and waistcoat that create a stately sequence of carved wrinkles.


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