| word | taxidermist |
|---|---|
| definition | One who prepares, stuffs, and mounts the skins of dead animals. |
| eg_sentence | The taxidermist suggested that the bobcat be displayed in the act of leaping fiercely toward the viewer. |
| explanation | Taxidermists are called on not only by sportsmen and collectors but by museums, movie studios, and advertisers. Taxidermists first remove the skin (with its fur, hair, or feathers), then create a plaster cast of the carcass with which to produce a “mannequin,” on which they replace the skin. Producing trophies of lifelike quality that often recreate an exciting moment requires physical skill, attention to detail, and sometimes artistic talent |
| IPA | ˈtæksəˌdərməst |
Tags: mwvb::unit:28, mwvb::unit:28:word, mwvb::word, mwvb::word-cloze, mwvb::word-reverse, obsidian_to_anki
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