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as in model, carving

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sculpture

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Synonyms of sculpture (Entry 2 of 2)

to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material
  • the artist used a hammer and chisel to sculpture the horse out of ice

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The first known use of sculpture was in the 14th century

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.

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