replica

replica Definition

rep·lica (rep′li kə)

noun

a reproduction or copy of a work of art, esp. a copy by the maker of the original
any very close reproduction or copy; facsimile

Etymology: It, a repetition, orig., reply < ML, an answer < L replicare: see reply

replica Synonyms

reproduction, copy, likeness, model; see duplicate, imitation 2.

replica Usage Examples

Preposition: of

locomotive: May 26 2003 Another view of this interesting 1987 built replica of locomotive ' Marc Seguin ' .

Converse of object

prop: Anakin skywalker episode iii fx lightsaber by master replicas star wars master replicas prop replica from episode iii measures 44 x 2 diameter.
construct: Constructing a replica Iron Age village is no mean feat.
build: The replica built in Bristol of John Cabot's ship the Matthew.

Adjective modifier

full-size: See their page about the Rosetta Stone Wanted: Full-size replica of the Rosetta Stone.
life-size: There are also life-size replicas of various extinct species outside in the grounds.
exact: He was, of course, an exact replica of the ship's monkey we have at home.
scaled-down: Taken as a whole, ORION is a perfect, scaled-down replica of an LNWR express engine of the time.
full-scale: Discover a full-scale replica of the Bayeux Tapestry or a reconstruction of an Iron Age House.
miniature: A miniature replica of the badge is presented to retiring presidents of the Society.

Modifies a noun

shirt: Replica shirts will be flying off the shelves at the moment.
firearm: Property to the value of £ 100,000 was also seized, in addition to three replica firearms.
longboat: The team raced in a replica Viking Longboat called " The Hammer of the Gods " .
gun: During the visit we were shown an assortment of replica guns along with the real thing.
Viking: The team raced in a replica Viking Longboat called " The Hammer of the Gods " .
kit: Replica kits may change for manufacture or sponsor reasons.

Noun used with modifier

fiberglass: He will soon be making a fiberglass replica to be fitted to the wagon.
cardboard: Unfortunately the medals were not ready in time for the civic presentation and cardboard replicas had to be presented in lieu.
scale: The golden girls even got to relive the race on a 1:6 scale replica model of the Berlin Olympic stadium.
bronze: There's a bronze replica of Peter Pan created by Sir George Frampton in 1912.

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