sculpture

sculp-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving or casting.

  2. 2.

    A work of art created by sculpting.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To create a sculpture; to shape.

Forms

plural: sculptures

Related words

See also: art, carving, statue
Synonyms: carving, figure, statue

Etymology

From Latin sculptura ("carving"), from sculpere ("to carve").