sculpt
UK: /skʌlpt/ | US: /skʌlpt/
vt. to carve, shape, or form (a material like stone or wood) into a three-dimensional artwork
n. (rare) a sculpture or carved work
The word "sculpt" originates from the Latin sculpere, meaning "to carve." It entered English via French sculpter, retaining its core meaning of shaping hard materials artistically. The spelling streamlined over time, dropping the Latin -ere ending. Unlike "sculpture" (noun), "sculpt" emphasizes the action of carving, reflecting its verb-focused evolution.
The artist will sculpt a masterpiece from the marble block.
She learned to sculpt clay into lifelike figures.
Ancient cultures often sculpted deities from stone.
He prefers to sculpt rather than paint.
The ice festival featured artisans who sculpted intricate designs.