sculpt - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

sculpt

to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.

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Synonyms

carve chisel sculpt sculpture grave

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sculpt

Third Person

sculpts

Present Participle

sculpting

Past Tense

sculpted

Past Participle

sculpted

1

to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.

transitive

The artist sculpts a statue from a block of marble using chisels and mallets.
She sculpts intricate designs into the surface of the clay vase.
The sculptor sculpted a lifelike animal out of wood with precise detailing.
He sculpted a metal sculpture using welding techniques and shaping tools.
The ancient civilization sculpted colossal statues from stone to honor their gods.

Synonyms:

carve chisel sculpture grave

2

to shape something by carving or cutting away at a material like stone or wood

transitive

She sculpted the clay into a detailed model of the human face.
The craftsman sculpted the block of wood into a fine chair leg.
He carefully sculpted the stone, creating smooth curves and sharp edges.
The sculptor sculpted the rock with chisel and hammer, revealing intricate details.
She sculpted the wax into a miniature version of the ancient artifact.

Synonyms:

sculpture grave