sculpt

verb

sculpted; sculpting; sculpts

Examples of sculpt in a Sentence

She carefully sculpted the wood. The children painted and sculpted all morning. Sculpt your back with push-ups.
Recent Examples on the Web This heavily sculpted audio signature won’t appeal to purists, but again, bass fans will find plenty to enjoy. PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2024 The plate bearing Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s monogram is in the 6 o’clock position, sculpted from gold in contrasting finishes and set with onyx. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 This dress comes in sizes up to 3XL and is constructed from a sweat-wicking and stretchy nylon material that is both flexible and compressive, providing a smoothing and sculpting finish. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Soleimani used the Face Trace Contour Stick in Shade Ganache to sculpt and chisel Ross’s cheeks. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024 On her cheeks, nothing too brash, just a faint dusting of coral blush to sculpt and define. Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 The scenario might also tell us why gravity—which sculpts the universe on the largest scales—is so weak compared to the other forces. Steve Nadis, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2024 Oh, and expect frosty reception at check-in—from a polar bear sculpted out of ice. Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 One of the few artists left in the industry who still sculpted in clay, Melton was a key player in the Disney animation renaissance of the 1990s. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French sculpter, alteration of obsolete sculper, from Latin sculpere

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculpt was in 1864

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculpt. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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