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sculpt

/skʌlpt/verb

उच्चारण स्कल्प्ट

मूर्ति गढ़ना, तराशना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T/I] ~ sth (in/from/out of sth)

    to make figures or objects by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay or metal

    मूर्ति गढ़ना, तराशना

    • The statue was sculpted in white marble.
    • He sculpts mainly in bronze.
    • The artist sculpted a figure of a dancer out of clay.
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    • She sculpts small animals from soap.
    • A famous craftsman sculpted the idol in black stone.

    Synonyms carve chisel model mould fashion

  2. 2

    [T]

    to give something a particular shape

    आकार देना, (किसी चीज़ को) सुडौल बनाना

    • Wind and water have sculpted the rocks into strange shapes.
    • a beautifully sculpted body
    • Wind has sculpted the sand into long ridges.
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    • The river sculpted the cliffs over millions of years.
    • The tailor sculpted the jacket to fit her perfectly.

    Synonyms shape form mould

◇Word family
sculptor nounsculpture nounsculptural adjective