carved figure

collocation in English

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carve
verb[I or T]
uk
/kɑːv/us
/kɑːrv/
to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition ofcarveandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He produced his firstcarvedfigurein oak wood.
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The balcony is supported on scrolled brackets with acanthus leaves and acarvedfigure.
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Then came a boat dock and landing, whose peaked roof,carvedfigure-heads, and benches added yet another charming touch to the unusual setting.
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The north doorway has a single order and a tympanum including acarvedfigure.
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It shows a crudelycarvedfigureon a wheel cross, and is probably from the 13th century.
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Thecarvedfigurewas presented to a local leader in secret, where it would be formally kept, sometimes standing in rows with other kulaps, within leaf-decorated mortuary structures.
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Its walls were lined with cedar, on which were carved figures of cherubim, palm-trees, and open flowers, which were overlaid with gold.
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A succession of five right-angle turns and three large gates (with carved figures) leads to the main inner castle entrance.
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Much of the wooden furniture in churches is richly decorated with carved figures, as are structural parts such as roof bosses and beams.
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The intricately carved figures of three robed women are mounted on top of the tomb.
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One particular treasure is the medieval winged altar, richly decorated with carved figures.
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The carved figures of birds and animals found in the pond were probably mounted on the platform.
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The exterior has a number of interesting carved figures.
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In great part they honor the spirits through the use of masks and carved figures.
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There are 16 pillars in the main hall, which have fine figures of couples and carved figures of females.
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The original carved figures are still visible, though an added window destroyed part of the second row.
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The hall features a 13th-century wooden-beamed ceiling, and 17th-century carved figures ornament the gatehouse and the solar.
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The carvings which cover both front and back sides include ninety-two intricately carved figures and ninety-eight inscriptions.
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On carved figures the words would usually be painted on the scroll and have since worn away.
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