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sculptured

[ skuhlp-cherd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

having a surface or shape molded, marked, carved, indented, etc., by or as if by sculpture:
sculptured leather belts.

First recorded in 1700–10; sculpture + -ed ²

Over the archway are two sculptured figures in red terra-cotta, representing "Flora" and "Pomona."

The whole of the carving and sculptured work has been executed by Mr. John Roddis.

Many of these pipes are sculptured from the most obdurate stones and display great delicacy of workmanship.

Its glory is centered chiefly in its west front, with deep buttresses and many sculptured images of kings and saints.

In the Museum by the gates are deposited sculptured stones, vases, etc., discovered hereabouts.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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