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statue.

A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː//ˈstæt.juː//ˈstæt͡ʃu/General-American
  1. A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

  2. A portrait.

    dated
Where this word comes from

From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.

verb/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː//ˈstæt.juː//ˈstæt͡ʃu/General-American
  1. To form a statue of; to make into a statue.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.

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