Mannikin: meaning, definitions and examples
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mannikin
[ ˈmænɪkɪn ]
fashion, display
A manikin is a life-size model of the human body, often used by tailors, dressmakers, and artists for display purposes. It can also refer to a representation of a human figure used for the training of health professionals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tailor created a beautiful dress for the manikin.
- Artists often use a manikin to understand human proportions.
- The fashion show featured several dressed manikins on stage.
Translations
Translations of the word "mannikin" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manequim
- boneco
- modelo
🇮🇳 मैनकिं
- मानव आकृति
- मॉडल
🇩🇪 Mannequin
- Schaufensterpuppe
- Modell
🇮🇩 manekin
- boneka
- model
🇺🇦 манекен
- лялька
- модель
🇵🇱 manekin
- mannequin
- model
🇯🇵 マネキン
- 人形
- モデル
🇫🇷 mannequin
- modèle
- poupée
🇪🇸 maniquí
- figura
- modelo
🇹🇷 manken
- model
- kukla
🇰🇷 마네킹
- 모델
- 인형
🇸🇦 تمثال
- نموذج
- دمية
🇨🇿 manekýn
- model
- figurína
🇸🇰 manekýn
- model
- figúrka
🇨🇳 模特
- 人形
- 样品
🇸🇮 maneken
- model
- lutka
🇮🇸 módel
- mannekín
- dúkka
🇰🇿 манекен
- үлгі
- қуыршақ
🇬🇪 მანეკენი
- მოდელი
- თოჯინა
🇦🇿 maneken
- model
- kukla
🇲🇽 maniquí
- figura
- modelo
Etymology
The word 'manikin' originates from the 17th century, deriving from the Dutch word 'manneken,' which is a diminutive form of 'man,' meaning 'little man.' Initially, it referred to a small model used in various contexts. Over time, the term has evolved to specifically denote figures used in the fashion and art industries. The usage of manikins became popular as fashion design grew, and they became an essential tool for designers to showcase and fit garments. The versatility of manikins extends beyond fashion to medical training, where they serve as life-sized representations for practicing medical procedures, highlighting their importance in both creative and educational settings.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,254, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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