ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sculpt

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /skʌlpt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Sculpt is a verb meaning (transitive) To form by sculpture.

Meaning

(transitive) To form by sculpture.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive) To work as a sculptor.
  2. (transitive) To carve out gradually.
  3. (computer graphics) A modification that can be applied to an object, like a texture, but changes the object's shape rather than its appearance.

Example Sentences

Landforms sculpted by the wind.
They sculpted a statue out of clay.
What do you do? -I used to box, but now I sculpt.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sculpt

Depending on context, synonyms include sculpture, grave.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sculpture, grave, carve, mold, resculpt, statue.

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