manikin
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man·i·kin
or man·ni·kin (măn′ĭ-kĭn)n.
1. A man who is short in stature.
2. A mannequin.
3. An anatomical model of the human body for use in teaching.
manikin
(ˈmænɪkɪn) ormannikin
;manakin
n
1. a little man; dwarf or child
2. (Medicine)
a. an anatomical model of the body or a part of the body, esp for use in medical or art instruction
b. Also called: phantom an anatomical model of a fully developed fetus, for use in teaching midwifery or obstetrics
3. (Art Terms)
a. an anatomical model of the body or a part of the body, esp for use in medical or art instruction
b. Also called: phantom an anatomical model of a fully developed fetus, for use in teaching midwifery or obstetrics
4. (Clothing & Fashion) variant spellings of mannequin
5. (Art Terms) variant spellings of mannequin
[C17: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man]
man•i•kin
or man•ni•kin
(ˈmæn ɪ kɪn)n.
1. a little man; dwarf; pygmy.
2. mannequin.
manikin, mannikin
1. a dwarf, pygmy, or man of small stature.
2. a model of the human body, as used for teaching purposes in art, anatomy, etc. Also spelled mannequin.
See also: Size2. a model of the human body, as used for teaching purposes in art, anatomy, etc. Also spelled mannequin.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() small person - a person of below average size |
2. | ![]() assistant, helper, help, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" supermodel - a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity | |
3. | ![]() dummy - a figure representing the human form |
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