Synonyms for sculpt


Grammar : Verb
Spell : skuhlpt
Phonetic Transcription : skÊŒlpt

Top 10 synonyms for sculpt Other synonyms for the word sculpt

Définition of sculpt

Origin :
  • 1826 (implied in sculpted), from French sculpter, from Latin sculpt-, past participle stem of sculpere "to carve" (see sculpture). Related: Sculpting. The older verb form was sculpture (1640s), also sculp (1530s).
  • As in model : verb form, shape
  • As in mold : verb form, give shape
  • As in sculpture : verb form a three-dimensional art object
  • As in whittle : verb cut away at; reduce
  • As in carve : verb cut carefully with sharp instrument
  • As in chisel : verb cut, wear away
  • As in depict : verb describe, render in drawing or writing
  • As in emboss : verb imprint
Example sentences :
  • I'm here to read the proof-sheets of my hanbils as fast as they're sculpt.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Works of Artemus Ward » by Charles Farrar Browne (AKA Artemus Ward)
  • I have been looking at Theodore; do you know, he has a good head to sculpt.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Who Vowed » by Ellison Harding

Antonyms for sculpt

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