Figurine

Quick meaning: Figurine is a noun meaning A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.

Meaning

A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.

Example Sentences

For the abbreviation of the name of the pieces, each player is free to use the name which is commonly used in his/her country. Examples: F = fou (French for bishop), L = loper (Dutch for bishop). In printed periodicals, the use of figurines is recommended.

While figurines were an integral part of Late Neolithic and Early Copper Age life, they disappear from society until the later Nuragic period.[…]The lack of figurines is a conscious choice, as is the decision to produce over 500 bronze figurines (bronzetti) in phases III and IV of the Nuragic period.

Galvanised by this knowledge, the figurine family take to exercise and healthy eating in the park, forming themselves into the key words "Eat" (better), "Move" (more) and "Live" (longer) of the government's urgings and soon the municipal landscape is filled with other happy, healthier families who, incidentally, look even more delicious en masse.

Word Forms

• figurines

Synonyms for figurine

Depending on context, synonyms include statuette.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include statuette, figure, doll, piedouche, puppet, posterette.

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