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Noun: modeling  mód(u)ling
Usage: N. Amer (=modelling)
  1. Sculpture produced by moulding
    - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], clay sculpture, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
     
  2. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
    - modelling [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn]
     
  3. The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
    - model, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
Verb: model (modelled,modelling, or [US] modeled,modeling)  módul
  1. Plan or create according to a model or models
    - pattern
     
  2. Form in clay, wax, etc
    "model a head with clay"
    - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn]
     
  3. Assume a posture as for artistic purposes
    - pose, sit, posture
     
  4. Display (clothes) as a mannequin
    "model the latest fashion"
     
  5. Create a representation or model of
    - simulate
     
  6. Construct a model of
    "model an aeroplane"
    - mock up, prototype

Derived forms: modelings

See also: modeller [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: carving, copy, display, exhibit, expose, forge, form, imitate, interpret, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], re-create, represent, representation, sculpture, shape, simulate, work

Encyclopedia: Model Model, Colorado

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