Statuary vs. Statue

Statuary vs. Statue — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Statuary and Statue

Statuarynoun

(uncountable) The craft of making statues.

Statuenoun

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

Statuarynoun

(countable) A person who makes or deals in statues.

Statuenoun

(dated) A portrait.

Statuarynoun

Statues considered collectively.

Statueverb

(transitive) To form a statue of; to make into a statue.

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Statuarynoun

statues collectively

Statuenoun

a sculpture representing a human or animal

Statuaryadjective

of or relating to or suitable for statues