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sculpture

/ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a piece of art made by carving or shaping stone, wood, or other materials.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

There's a beautiful sculpture of a horse in the park.

My daughter made a small clay sculpture in art class today.

Full Definition

A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

Related Words

Synonyms:
statuecarvingfigure
Word Family:
sculptsculptorsculptural