mock-up

or mock·up

[ mok-uhp ]

noun

1. a model, often full-size, for study, testing, or teaching:

   a mock-up of an experimental aircraft.

mock-up

noun

1. a working full-scale model of a machine, apparatus, etc, for testing, research, etc
2. a layout of printed matter

verb

1. tr, adverb to build or make a mock-up of

Word History and Origins

Origin of mock-up¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase mock up

Example Sentences

“WANTED,” the ad reads in a mock-up of old-style Wild West posters.

From The Daily Beast

Contemporary jewelry designer Chris Habana just released a mock-up of the bra in necklace form.

From The Daily Beast

He was propped up in his bed with a mock-up of the cover of his new novel in hand.

From The Daily Beast

In the end, she used the orange to mock-up versions of the dress, then promptly forgot it.

From The Daily Beast

He went on to tell her about the copper box that was the cellar, and the odd mock-up someone had made of his boat.

From Project Gutenberg

"They must have clamped him into some mock-up," Scriven murmured.

From Project Gutenberg

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