waxwork

/ˈwæksˌwɜrk/
noun
  1. A model of a person made from wax, often displayed in museums.
    • She stood so still that she looked like a waxwork.
    • Tourists love taking photos with the waxworks at the museum.
    • The waxwork of the president looked incredibly lifelike.
  2. The art or craft of making figures from wax.
    • Waxwork requires great attention to detail and realism.
    • The exhibition featured beautiful examples of historical waxwork.
    • She studied waxwork as a form of sculpture.
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