■ noun
1》 the art of making three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.
↘a work of such a kind.
2》 raised or sunken patterns on a shell, pollen grain, etc.
■ verb make or represent by ~.
↘[usu. as adjective ~d ] form or shape as if by ~, especially with strong, smooth curves.
Derivatives
sculptural adjective
sculpturally adverb
~sque adjective
sculpturing noun
Origin
ME: from L. sculptura , from sculpere 'carve'.