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Sculpture

/ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/

A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

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📖 Definitions of "Sculpture"

noun

1
A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
2
Works of art created by sculpting, as a group.
3
The three-dimensional ornamentation on the outer surface of a shell

verb

1
To fashion something into a three-dimensional figure.
2
To represent something in sculpture.
3
To change the shape of a land feature by erosion etc.

🔄 Synonyms of "Sculpture"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sculptverb	(transitive) To form by sculpture.
carvingverb	The act or craft of producing a carved object.
gravenoun	(strictly) An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sculpture"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sculptnoun	(computer graphics) A modification that can be applied to an object, like a texture, but changes the object's shape rather than its appearance.
carvingnoun	The act or craft of producing a carved object.
gravenoun	(strictly) An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.
statuenoun	A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.
sculptornoun	A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.
sculptingnoun	The act or product of one who sculpts; sculpture.
muralnoun	A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.
engravingnoun	(art) The practice of incising a design onto a hard surface, by cutting grooves into it.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
patternnoun	Model, example.
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
plasticnoun	A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
statuesnoun	A children's game in which the players have to stand still without moving while being looked at.
eaglenoun	Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
statuarynoun	Statues considered collectively.
figurinenoun	A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.
bustnoun	(transitive, colloquial, chiefly US) To break.
maquettenoun	A preliminary model or sketch used in preparation for making a sculpture.
glyptic	Of or pertaining to engraving, especially on precious stones.
plastic artnoun	A visual art.