Sculpt: meaning, definitions and examples

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sculpt

[ skʌlpt ]

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artistic creation

To create a sculpture by shaping or carving a material such as clay, stone, or wood.

Synonyms

carve, mold, shape

Examples of usage

I watched the artist sculpt a beautiful statue out of marble.
She sculpted a lifelike figure out of clay.
The sculptor spent months sculpting the intricate details of the statue.

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physique improvement

To shape one's body through exercise and diet to achieve a desired physical form.

Synonyms

chisel, shape, tone

Examples of usage

After months of hard work, she sculpted her body into a lean and muscular shape.
He spends hours at the gym sculpting his physique.

Translations

Translations of the word "sculpt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esculpir

🇮🇳 मूर्तिकला करना

🇩🇪 bildhauern

🇮🇩 memahat

🇺🇦 ліпити

🇵🇱 rzeźbić

🇯🇵 彫る (ほる)

🇫🇷 sculpter

🇪🇸 esculpir

🇹🇷 oymak

🇰🇷 조각하다

🇸🇦 نحت

🇨🇿 sochat

🇸🇰 sochárčiť

🇨🇳 雕刻 (diāokè)

🇸🇮 klesati

🇮🇸 skera út

🇰🇿 мүсіндеу

🇬🇪 ქანდაკება

🇦🇿 oymaq

🇲🇽 esculpir

Word origin

The word 'sculpt' comes from the Latin word 'sculptus', which means 'carved'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of shaping or carving material to create art. Over time, the term has also been used in the context of shaping one's physique through exercise. Sculpting has been a significant form of artistic expression throughout history, with sculptures found in various cultures and civilizations.