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Manikin: meaning, definitions and examples

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manikin

 

[ หˆmanษชkษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small model

A manikin is a small model of the human body, used for teaching or display purposes. It is typically made of wood, plastic, or metal, and can be posed in various positions to demonstrate anatomy or clothing designs.

Synonyms

dummy, figure, model.

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Word Description / Examples
manikin

This term is often used in medical or anatomical contexts to describe a detailed, small-scale human figure used for teaching purposes.

  • Medical students practiced on a manikin to learn how to do CPR.
  • The classroom had several anatomical manikins to help with the biology lessons.
dummy

Commonly used in safety, testing, and training contexts. It can also have a negative connotation when referring to a person as โ€˜dummyโ€™.

  • The crash test dummy showed us what would happen in a real car accident.
  • Please do not call someone a dummy; it can hurt their feelings.
model

Often used in various contexts, including fashion, construction, and simulations. It generally refers to a smaller or representative version of something.

  • The architecture students presented a scale model of their building design.
  • She made her living as a fashion model.
figure

Typically refers to any human-like sculpture or drawing, used in art and design. It is a very general term.

  • The artist sketched a beautiful figure of a dancer.
  • He assembled a model figure for his history project.

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a manikin to help him with the proportions of the human figure in his painting.
  • The manikin in the store window displayed the latest fashion trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "manikin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manequim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mannequin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manekin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะตะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manekin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒใ‚ญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mannequin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maniquรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋„คํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ูŠูƒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manekรฝn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manekรฝn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบไฝ“ๆจกๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manekenka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรญnuhรถfuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะตะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneken

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maniquรญ

Etymology

The word 'manikin' originated from the Dutch word 'manneken', which means 'little man'. It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century to refer to a small jointed figure used by artists. Over time, the term evolved to encompass any small human figure used for display or demonstration purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,138 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.