mannequin — meaning in English

English meaning

• dummy noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
• mannequin noun A life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing.
• model noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.

Senses

mannequin is used for these senses in English:

• dummy Something constructed with the size and form of a human, to be used in place of a person.
• model A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

dummy — full definition

1. noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
2. noun (informal) A stupid person, or a mild term of address.
3. noun (British) A pacifier; a rubber or plastic nipple given to a baby to suck on.
4. noun A fake or non-functional version of something, used for practice, testing, or deception.
5. verb (sports) To fake a pass, kick, or move to deceive an opponent.

mannequin — full definition

1. noun A life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing.
2. noun A person who models clothes, especially on a catwalk or in a shop.

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