word
maquette
mah-KET
mɑːˈkɛtListen
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Syllable breakdown
maquette
Dictionary meaning
A small-scale model used by sculptors or designers as a preliminary study.
History and origin
French.
Examples
- The bronze monument began as a clay maquette on the artist's table.
Common mispronunciations
muh-KETT-ee
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