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sculptor

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌlptə/

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Definition of sculptor

noun

an artist who makes sculptures.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, from sculpt- 'hollowed out', from the verb sculpere

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The ending of sculptor is spelled -or.

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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