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mock·-up (mäk′up′)

noun

a scale model, usually a full-sized replica, of a structure or apparatus used for instructional or experimental purposes

Etymology: altered (< mock & up) < Fr maquette, a sketch, mock-up < maquiller, to pretend, orig. a cant term, to work < dial. makier, to make, do < MDu maken, akin to make

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