sculpt — to create a work of art by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, or other materials
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to create a work of art by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, or other materials
Pronunciation (IPA): /skʌlpt/
Example Sentences
- The artist can sculpt a portrait in just two hours.
- My neighbor decided to sculpt a flamingo out of his hedge, but it looks more like a deformed chicken.
- She learned to sculpt during her art therapy sessions.
sculpt
VERB[/skʌlpt/]
to create a work of art by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, or other materials
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin sculpere, meaning 'to carve' or 'to chisel'. Since ancient Roman times, this verb has been used to describe the artistic practice of shaping stone and wood into finished works of art.
Breakdown
Latin sculpere (to carve, to sculpt) forms the direct root. The English verb sculpt retains the Latin stem with the removal of the infinitive ending -ere.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The artist can sculpt a portrait in just two hours.”
“My neighbor decided to sculpt a flamingo out of his hedge, but it looks more like a deformed chicken.”
“She learned to sculpt during her art therapy sessions.”
“He tried to sculpt his abs at the gym, but ended up sculpting his appetite instead.”
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