scale model

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a scale model of a castle, with the modeler shown for scale

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scale model (plural scale models)

  1. A three-dimensional copy or representation of something in which all parts have dimensions in the same proportion to that of the original (i.e., all aspect ratios are preserved).
    Synonyms: miniature, mini
    Hypernym: model
    Hyponym: bigature
    To test the hydrodynamics of the dam, the civil engineers not only ran computer simulations but also even built and flooded a scale model of the dam and the surrounding valley.
    A scale model of a cargo aircraft was perched on the desk of the air force officer. "As they say, guns start wars, but logistics win them," he said.

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