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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIce Sculpture
/aɪs ˈskʌlp.tʃər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A three-dimensional artwork created by shaping ice, often used for decorative purposes at events.
"The wedding reception featured an impressive ice sculpture of swans." - 2
An artistic representation made from ice, typically displayed at festivals or competitions.
"During the winter festival, artists showcased their skills by creating intricate ice sculptures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ice sculpture' combines the Old English word 'is', meaning frozen water, and 'sculpture', derived from the Latin 'sculptura', meaning carving. The concept evolved in the 20th century as ice carving became a popular art form in celebrations and events.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Ice Sculpture"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Ice Sculpture" is said worldwide
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sculpture de glace
Transliteration: skyl-ptyr duh glas
"La réception de mariage présentait une impressionnante sculpture de glace."
Eisskulptur
Transliteration: Ais-skul-p-tur
"Die Hochzeitsfeier hatte eine beeindruckende Eisskulptur."
scultura di ghiaccio
Transliteration: skul-tura dee gee-ah-cho
"La festa di matrimonio presentava una scultura di ghiaccio impressionante."
escultura de hielo
Transliteration: es-kul-tu-ra de ee-elo
"La recepción de la boda tenía una impresionante escultura de hielo."
escultura de gelo
Transliteration: es-kul-tu-ra de zhe-lo
"A recepção de casamento tinha uma impressionante escultura de gelo."
बर्फ की मूर्ति
Transliteration: baraf ki moorti
"शादी की रिसेप्शन में एक प्रभावशाली बर्फ की मूर्ति थी।"
冰雕
Transliteration: bīng diāo
"婚礼接待中有一个令人印象深刻的冰雕。"
얼음 조각
Transliteration: eoreum jogak
"결혼식 리셉션에는 인상적인 얼음 조각이 있었습니다."
氷の彫刻
Transliteration: koori no choukoku
"結婚式のレセプションには印象的な氷の彫刻がありました。"
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