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1. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
   - modeling [US], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
   - model, modeling [US]
    
3. Sculpture produced by moulding
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], modeling [US], clay sculpture

1. Plan or create according to a model or models
   - pattern
    
2. (art) form in clay, wax, etc
   "model a head with clay";
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. (art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   "We don't know the woman who modelled for Leonardo so often";
   - pose, sit, posture
    
4. Display (clothes) as a mannequin
   "model the latest fashion"
    
5. Create a representation or simulation of
   - simulate
    
6. Construct a model in the likeness of
   "model an aeroplane";
   - mock up, prototype

Derived forms: modellings

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

Encyclopedia: Modelling