as in carved
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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These took many forms, from simple lines carved into the riverbank marking water levels, such as those at Elephantine near the southern border, to the elaborate structures incorporated into riverside temples of Kom Ombo and Luxor.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
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Sledding down paths carved through a moonlit forest is a thrilling experience, and the adrenaline will work off any rich meal.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bottega Veneta’s fringe navy sculpted leather shell and fringe skirt, the red ombré fringe skirt, the fringe Intrecciato clutch and thong sandals.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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His instruments—ranging from traditional to boldly abstract—were sculpted from woods with layered histories, including timber from trees once used in the lynching of Black men.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Sculptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculptured. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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