bust
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- noun
- /bʌst/
:
busto
- Beside it on a thick pedestal was a granite bust of Hemingway staring forward just above our eye level.
- a marble bust
- a portrait bust
- bust-length
And now they're replacing that with a gold bust of Donald Trump.
- And now they're replacing that with a gold bust of Donald Trump.
- And it it's like a it's like a red clay face or head or bust or whatever.
- And of course, the Caesar salad came with a bust of Julius Caesar.
Examples
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You already got the college to remove the founder's bust from the administration building.
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Other highlights include this statue of Hermes at rest and this bust, likely of Dionysus.
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This is actually a polystone bust, very heavy item.
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And now they're replacing that with a gold bust of Donald Trump.
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One expressed interest in a Frederic Remington bust.
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A pedestal nearby displayed a metallic bust of the great inventor.
Fiction book (1993) -
In July 1664, he presented a terra-cotta bust of Mazarin to his associates there.
Academic text (2001) -
The museum displayed a stunning bust of the famous playwright, capturing every detail of his face.
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Visitors admired the ancient bust that represented a Roman emperor, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
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In the gallery, there was a magnificent bust of a historical figure, perfectly positioned under the soft lighting.
Synonyms
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The art of making three-dimensional figures by carving or molding
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A small statue of a person, animal, or thing
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A carved statue or bust on top of a pillar that marks a boundary
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A work of art made by shaping clay, like a figure or pot
Idioms
- Offensive
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To release semen during sex and used jokingly to show extreme excitement
Compounds
A police action in which officers pretend to buy illegal drugs to arrest sellers
How Complete
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bust for a statue comes from an old word for the 'bust' or upper chest, so people used the same name for a small sculpture that shows the head and upper body.