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.
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To end, a sculpting massage was performed to enhance circulation, lift, and define the facial contour, and lastly, The Face Oil was applied all over the complexion for the makeup base. Follow me on Twitter. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Ankle boots hug the leg made in supple lambskin, while loafers are sculpted with slender lines and delicate piping. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 These pants provide tummy tuck control, accentuate your features and sculpt your legs. Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Exhibitors unveil detailed project insights, forge connections with potential partners and buyers, and adorn the platform with exciting promotional materials, sculpting a streamlined path to flourishing business alliances. Partner Content, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt

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 12 Mar. 2025.

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