Make a bust is a term used to describe the process of creating a sculpture of a person's head and shoulders. This is typically done by carving, sculping, or sculpting the material into the desired shape. CARVE is a five letter word meaning to cut or shape something with a sharp tool. SCULP is also a five letter word meaning to CARVE or shape something with a sharp tool. SCULPT is a six letter word meaning to create a three-dimensional work of art by shaping or combining materials.