Manikin
(noun)
- A small, typically jointed model of the human body used for teaching anatomy, fitting clothes, or displaying jewelry.
- A life-size model of the human body used for surgical practice or demonstration.
Origin:
Derived from the dutch word 'manneken' meaning 'little man.'.
Examples:
- The fashion designer used a manikin to drape and fit the fabric for the dress.
- The medical students studied anatomy on manikins before they dissected a cadaver.
- The jewelry store displayed necklaces and earrings on manikins to showcase their products.
- The doctor used a manikin to demonstrate proper technique for giving CPR.
- The artist used a manikin as a model to draw the human form.