sculpture

//ˈskʌlp.tʃər//
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Visual representation of sculpture

Noun

sculptureSingular
sculpturesPlural
1

A three-dimensional work of art created by carving, modeling, or casting materials such as stone, metal, clay, or wood.

The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture in the entrance hall.

2

The art or practice of creating three-dimensional representational or abstract forms.

She studied sculpture at art school and learned to work with clay and bronze.

Verb

sculpturePresent tense
sculpturedPast tense
sculpturedPast participle
sculpturingPresent participle
sculpturesThird-person singular
1

To create or shape a three-dimensional figure or design from a material such as stone, clay, or metal.

The artist sculptured a beautiful figure from marble.

2

To shape or form something as if carving a sculpture.

The wind and rain sculptured the rocks into strange shapes over thousands of years.

Synonym

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