[General] Meaning III

[Mauricio67]

Please,

Does "carve"in this sentence mean "to cut "

"The original measurement was transferred to and
carved in a block of black granite".

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[emsr2d2]

Please,

Does "carve"in this sentence mean "to cut "

"The original measurement was transferred to and
carved in a block of black granite".

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I would say that in this context, it was carved into/cut into (engraved on?) a block of granite.

If it had been an actual shape, therefore some kind of sculpture, then it would be carved "from" a block of granite. However, I don't see how a measurement can be cut out of a block of granite.

 

[Mauricio67]

What verb would you suggest to replace it ?