lay figures

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Scope note
Jointed figures of humans or animals able to assume a variety of poses to serve as substitutes for living models for artists. For three-dimensional representations of human figures used specifically for fitting or displaying clothing, use "mannequins." For models of the human body used for teaching anatomy or demonstrating surgical operations, use "manikins."
lay figures
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024