n.
- the art of making three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.
▸a work of such a kind.
- raised or sunken patterns on a shell, pollen grain, etc.
v.
make or represent by sculpture.
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[usu. as adj. sculptured]
form or shape as if by sculpture, especially with strong, smooth curves.
Derivative
- sculptural adj.
- sculpturally adv.
- sculpturesque adj.
- sculpturing n.
Etymology
ME: from L. sculptura, from sculpere ‘carve’.