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modeling, n.
(modelings)

the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
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model modeling modelling

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model model model

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model

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model

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hypernym

representation

hyponym

simulation

a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
<noun.act>

modeling modelling molding moulding

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model

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model

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mold

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mould

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sculpture, carving

sculpture produced by molding
<noun.artifact>

clay sculpture modeling mold molding mould moulding

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mold mold

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mould mould

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mold

lexical pointers

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mould

lexical pointers

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model

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hypernym

sculpture