To sculptto make an object by carving or shaping a hard substance something means to shape or create it by carvingcutting away parts of a hard substance to make a form, cutting, or shaping a hard material such as stone, wood, or ice. It is most often used for making works of art, but it can also refer more generally to forming something by carefuldone with attention and caution to avoid mistakes shaping.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /skəlpt/
Easy pronunciation: SKULT (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, with the vowel reduced like a schwa and no secondary stress.
Verb meaning to shape or carve a hard material by removing pieces.
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Sculpt Meaning
to carve or shape a hard material into a form or design
Part of speech: verb
Definition: shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
Example: She sculpted the block of marble into a statue of her husband.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sculpture — Can be used as a verb in some contexts, but it is less natural than sculpt and is often treated as a noun.
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Other Meanings of Sculpt
Meaning 2
to make something by shaping a hard material
Part of speech: verb
Definition: create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
Example: He sculpted a swan out of a block of ice.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sculpture — Possible as a verb, but not a strong everyday substitute.
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Sculpt Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- sculpture
create by shaping a hard material
- sculpture
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse sculpt with sculpture. Sculpt is the verb; sculpture is usually the noun.
- Do not use grave as a normal synonym for sculpt in contemporary English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sculpt mean?
Sculpt means to shape or create something by carving or molding a hard material such as stone, wood, or ice.
Is sculpt a verb or a noun?
Sculpt is a verb. The noun is usually sculpture.
What is a simple synonym for sculpt?
A simple synonym is carve, though carve is a broader word and not always identical in meaning.
Can sculpt mean to make something out of ice or clay?
Yes. It can mean creating a shape or figure from a material like ice, clay, wood, or stone.
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