WAXWORK Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word waxwork. (close relations)
Definition of WAXWORK
Best Alternative Words for WAXWORK
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effigy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) | ||||||||
figure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a diagram or picture illustrating textual material • alternative names for the body of a human being • one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration • a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) • a well-known or notable person • a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape • an amount of money expressed numerically • the impression produced by a person • the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals • language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense • a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground • a decorative or artistic work • a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating verb • judge to be probable • be or play a part of or in • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • make a mathematical calculation or computation • understand | ||||||||
likeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things • picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing | ||||||||
mannequin | nounn | |||||||
noun • a woman who wears clothes to display fashions • a life-size dummy used to display clothes | ||||||||
model | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process • a type of product • a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor • representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) • something to be imitated • someone worthy of imitation • a representative form or pattern • a woman who wears clothes to display fashions • the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) adjective satellite • worthy of imitation verb • plan or create according to a model or models • form in clay, wax, etc • assume a posture as for artistic purposes • display (clothes) as a mannequin • create a representation or simulation of • construct a model in the likeness of | ||||||||
puppet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else • a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers | ||||||||
bittersweet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds adjective satellite • tinged with sadness • having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness | ||||||||
american bittersweet | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds | ||||||||
celastrus scandens | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds | ||||||||
climbing bittersweet | ||||||||
noun • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds | ||||||||
false bittersweet | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds | ||||||||
shrubby bittersweet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds | ||||||||
staff vine | nounn | |||||||
noun • twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds | ||||||||
wax figure | nounn | |||||||
noun • an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax |