sculpt
1 of 1verb/skʌlpt/
Forms:sculpts,sculpting,sculpted,sculpted
1
to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.
transitive- The artist sculpts a statue from a block of marble using chisels and mallets.
- She sculpts intricate designs into the surface of the clay vase.
- The sculptor sculpted a lifelike animal out of wood with precise detailing.
- He sculpted a metal sculpture using welding techniques and shaping tools.
- The ancient civilization sculpted colossal statues from stone to honor their gods.
2
to shape something by carving or cutting away at a material like stone or wood
transitive- She sculpted the clay into a detailed model of the human face.
- The craftsman sculpted the block of wood into a fine chair leg.
- He carefully sculpted the stone, creating smooth curves and sharp edges.
- The sculptor sculpted the rock with chisel and hammer, revealing intricate details.
- She sculpted the wax into a miniature version of the ancient artifact.