Sculpt (Verb)
Meaning 1
Create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material; "sculpt a swan out of a block of ice".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The famous artist spent years learning to sculpt intricate patterns in marble.
- She will sculpt a statue of her favorite animal for the school competition.
- He carefully began to sculpt the granite block, gradually revealing the hidden form within.
- The ice sculptor labored tirelessly to sculpt a breathtaking castle out of frozen water.
- Her teacher asked her to sculpt a miniature figurine out of the damp clay.
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Meaning 2
Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it; "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully began to sculpt the granite boulder into a magnificent bear.
- The artist spent years learning to sculpt intricate designs into wooden figurines.
- He would often sculpt in his free time using nothing but a knife and a piece of driftwood.
- Over several weeks the artisan gently sculpted the delicate angel from a block of alabaster.
- Using a variety of tools the professional was able to sculpt a beautiful and realistic bust from the large lump of clay.