scale model
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scale model
noun scale models
- 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). 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.
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noun three-dimensional copy or representation of something
| Español | maqueta, modelo a / en escala, modelo reducido |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | スケールモデル sukērumoderu |
| Português | maquete |
| Français | maquette, modèle réduit |
| Deutsch | Miniaturmodell |
| Italiano | modello di forma, maquette |
| Română | model la scară redusă |
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@misc{scale_model_2026,
title = {scale model},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/scale%20model},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
