ˈscalpturerare. [ad. L. scalptūra, f.scalpt-, scalpĕre scalp v.1] Carving, graving. 1656Blount Glossogr., Scalpture,..a graving in Mettal, a cutting or scratching.1850J. Leitch tr.C.O. Müller's Anc. ArtIntrod. §27 (ed. 2) 10 Scalpture (the art of cutting stones and dies).