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sculpture

sculpture [ skúlpchər ]


noun  (plural sculptures)
Definition:
 
1. creation of three-dimensional art: the creation of a three-dimensional work of art, especially by carving, modelling, or casting

2. three-dimensional work of art: a work of art created by sculpture, or such works collectively

3. natural marking on plant or animal: a natural indentation or other marking on a plant or animal, e.g. a ridge on a seashell



verb  (3rd person present singular sculptures, present participle sculpturing, past and past participle sculptured)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb arts 
Same as  sculpt (sense 1) (sense 2) (sense 3)


2. transitive verb geology 
Same as  sculpt (sense 4)


[14th century. < Latin sculptura< sculpt-, past participle of sculpere 'carve, scratch']

sculptural adjective
sculpturally adverb
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