verb
sculpt
skuhlpt
Sculpt (verb) means to shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form. Example: “She spent months sculpting the marble into a lifelike figure.”
verb
1
To shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form.
"She spent months sculpting the marble into a lifelike figure."
"He sculpts small clay animals as a hobby."
2
To gradually shape or carve something out through a slow process.
"Wind and water have sculpted the canyon walls over millions of years."
How to use sculpt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo carve or shape something into a solid form, literally (in stone or clay) or figuratively (like a landscape shaped by erosion).
Common pairings
sculpt a statue
sculpted by erosion
sculpt clay
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Word forms
- Plural
- sculpts
- Third person singular
- sculpts
- Past tense
- sculpted
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She spent months _____ the marble into a lifelike figure.
Etymology
From French sculpter, ultimately from Latin sculpere, "to carve or cut in stone."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sculpt” mean?
The word “sculpt” means to shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form. In plain terms, to carve or shape something into a solid form, literally (in stone or clay) or figuratively (like a landscape shaped by erosion).
How do you pronounce “sculpt”?
“Sculpt” is pronounced skuhlpt (/skʌlpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sculpt” in a sentence?
Here is “sculpt” used in a sentence: “She spent months sculpting the marble into a lifelike figure.”
What part of speech is “sculpt”?
“Sculpt” is a verb.
Where does the word “sculpt” come from?
The word “sculpt” comes from Latin. From French sculpter, ultimately from Latin sculpere, "to carve or cut in stone.".
How many meanings does “sculpt” have?
“Sculpt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form.
