Definition of manikin in English:

manikin

(also mannikin)

noun ˈmanɪkɪnˈmænəkən

1A very small man.
Example sentencesExamples
- He…is much less small than I had been led to believe; he is not at all a manikin, but a well-proportioned human being.
- There, pirouetting between my knees, is a tiny manikin.’
Synonyms
person of restricted growth
2A jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist's lay figure.
（解剖或绘画用）人体模型，可调节人体模型
Example sentencesExamples
- This consists of an introductory seminar including demonstration of pelvic examination on a manikin and an opportunity for students to practise this under supervision.
- In addition, actors were used by 15 schools, volunteers by 14, manikins by all 19, videos by 11, and simulators by four.
- Then I spotted something on one of the manikins.
- She wasn't blinking and it made her look like a manikin.
- Basic life support training was defined as training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin.
- Regular short periods of practice on a manikin are therefore essential.
- Students were informed beforehand about the study, and technical skills were taught on manikins.
Synonyms
mannequin, lifelike model, figure, lay figure

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man 'man'.

This is from Dutch manneken ‘little man’. The same word, through French gives us mannequin for a model (early 20th century).

Rhymes

mannequin, pannikin

Definition of manikin in US English:

manikin

(also mannikin)

nounˈmanəkənˈmænəkən

1A person who is very small, especially one not otherwise abnormal or deformed.
矮子，侏儒
Example sentencesExamples
- He…is much less small than I had been led to believe; he is not at all a manikin, but a well-proportioned human being.
- There, pirouetting between my knees, is a tiny manikin.’
Synonyms
person of restricted growth
2A jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist's lay figure.
（解剖或绘画用）人体模型，可调节人体模型
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition, actors were used by 15 schools, volunteers by 14, manikins by all 19, videos by 11, and simulators by four.
- Students were informed beforehand about the study, and technical skills were taught on manikins.
- Then I spotted something on one of the manikins.
- This consists of an introductory seminar including demonstration of pelvic examination on a manikin and an opportunity for students to practise this under supervision.
- Basic life support training was defined as training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin.
- She wasn't blinking and it made her look like a manikin.
- Regular short periods of practice on a manikin are therefore essential.
Synonyms
mannequin, lifelike model, figure, lay figure

Usage

See mannequin

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man ‘man’.

词汇	manikin
释义	Definition of manikin in English: manikin (also mannikin) noun ˈmanɪkɪnˈmænəkən 1A very small man. Example sentencesExamples He…is much less small than I had been led to believe; he is not at all a manikin, but a well-proportioned human being. There, pirouetting between my knees, is a tiny manikin.’ Synonyms person of restricted growth 2A jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist's lay figure. （解剖或绘画用）人体模型，可调节人体模型 Example sentencesExamples This consists of an introductory seminar including demonstration of pelvic examination on a manikin and an opportunity for students to practise this under supervision. In addition, actors were used by 15 schools, volunteers by 14, manikins by all 19, videos by 11, and simulators by four. Then I spotted something on one of the manikins. She wasn't blinking and it made her look like a manikin. Basic life support training was defined as training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin. Regular short periods of practice on a manikin are therefore essential. Students were informed beforehand about the study, and technical skills were taught on manikins. Synonyms mannequin, lifelike model, figure, lay figure Origin Mid 16th century: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man 'man'. This is from Dutch manneken ‘little man’. The same word, through French gives us mannequin for a model (early 20th century). Rhymes mannequin, pannikin Definition of manikin in US English: manikin (also mannikin) nounˈmanəkənˈmænəkən 1A person who is very small, especially one not otherwise abnormal or deformed. 矮子，侏儒 Example sentencesExamples He…is much less small than I had been led to believe; he is not at all a manikin, but a well-proportioned human being. There, pirouetting between my knees, is a tiny manikin.’ Synonyms person of restricted growth 2A jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist's lay figure. （解剖或绘画用）人体模型，可调节人体模型 Example sentencesExamples In addition, actors were used by 15 schools, volunteers by 14, manikins by all 19, videos by 11, and simulators by four. Students were informed beforehand about the study, and technical skills were taught on manikins. Then I spotted something on one of the manikins. This consists of an introductory seminar including demonstration of pelvic examination on a manikin and an opportunity for students to practise this under supervision. Basic life support training was defined as training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin. She wasn't blinking and it made her look like a manikin. Regular short periods of practice on a manikin are therefore essential. Synonyms mannequin, lifelike model, figure, lay figure Usage See mannequin Origin Mid 16th century: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man ‘man’.
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