· a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

Synonym(s): modeling, molding, moulding

Hypernym(s): sculpture, carving

· the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

Synonym(s): model, modeling

Hypernym(s): representation

· plan or create according to a model or models

Synonym(s): pattern

Hypernym(s): imitate, copy, simulate

· form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"

Synonym(s): mold, mould

Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

· assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"

Synonym(s): pose, sit, posture

Hypernym(s): expose, exhibit, display

· display (clothes) as a mannequin; "model the latest fashion"

Hypernym(s): expose, exhibit, display

· create a representation or model of; "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"

Synonym(s): simulate

Hypernym(s): re-create

· construct a model of; "model an airplane"

Synonym(s): mock_up

Hypernym(s): represent, interpret