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Figure drawing — is an exercise in drawing the human body in its various shapes and positions. Life drawing refers to the process of drawing the human figure from observation of a live model. Figure drawing is arguably the most difficult subject an artist… … Wikipedia
construct — [kən strukt′; ] for n. [ kän′strukt΄] vt. [< L constructus, pp. of construere < com , together + struere, to pile up, build: see STREW] 1. to build, form, or devise by fitting parts or elements together systematically 2. Geom. to draw (a… … English World dictionary
figure — index bill (invoice), body (main part), build (construct), calculate, character (an individual), co … Law dictionary
construct — I. transitive verb Etymology: Latin constructus, past participle of construere, from com + struere to build more at structure Date: 1663 1. to make or form by combining or arranging parts or elements ; build; also contrive, devise 2. to draw (a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
construct — verb kən strʌkt 1》 build or erect. 2》 form (a theory) from various conceptual elements. 3》 Grammar form (a sentence) according to grammatical rules. 4》 Geometry draw or delineate (a geometrical figure). noun kɒnstrʌkt 1》 an idea or theory. 2》… … English new terms dictionary
construct — constructible, adj. v. /keuhn strukt /; n. /kon strukt/, v.t. 1. to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise. 2. Geom. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions. n. 3. something constructed. 4. an image, idea, or theory … Universalium
construct — con•struct v. [[t]kənˈstrʌkt[/t]] n. [[t]ˈkɒn strʌkt[/t]] v. t. 1) to build or form by putting together parts 2) math. Geom. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions 3) something constructed 4) cvb an image, idea, or theory, esp. a… … From formal English to slang
construct — verb (t) /kənˈstrʌkt / (say kuhn strukt) 1. to form by putting together parts; build; frame; devise. 2. Grammar to put together words in syntactical arrangement. 3. Geometry, etc. to draw, as a figure, so as to fulfil given conditions. –noun… …
Point and figure chart — A point and figure chart is used for technical analysis of securities. Unlike most other investment charts, point and figure charts do not present a linear representation of time. Instead, they show trends in price.The aim of point and figure… … Wikipedia
Model figure — A model figure is a scale model representing a human, monster or other creature. Human figures may be either a generic figure of a type (such as World War II Luftwaffe pilot ), a historical personage (such as King Henry VIII ), or a fictional… … Wikipedia
