1. (

• modeling ,
• modelling ,
• molding ,
• moulding

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

2. (

• model ,
• modelling ,
• modeling

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

1. (

• model ,
• pattern

) plan or create according to a model or models ;

2. (

• model ,
• mold ,
• mould ,

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

3. (

• model ,
• pose ,
• sit ,
• posture

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

4. (

• model

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

5. (

• model ,
• simulate ,

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

6. (

• model ,
• mock_up

) construct a model of; "model an airplane" ;