sculpture
sculpture Lexical Profile
sculpture Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, marble, metal, or clay.
"A massive bronze sculpture of a lion stands at the main entrance of the public library."
The art of creating two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, typically by carving stone or wood, or by casting metal or plaster.
"She decided to study classical sculpture and painting during her semester abroad in Florence."
• verb
To shape, mold, or carve a material into a three-dimensional work of art or specific form.
"Over millions of years, the relentless wind and rain have sculptured the canyon walls into smooth, undulating waves."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English, derived from Latin sculptura, which comes from sculpere meaning 'to carve'.
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