The word "model" has several meanings. Most often it is used in the fashion industry. It comes from the French and modele translated as sample rate, the measure.
In fashion and art, the following meanings of the word "model":
1. Model of clothing. A sample of the product is usually used for mass production.
2. Podium model or mannequin. It's a girl or a woman whose appearance corresponds catwalk standards - growth parameters shape, face and hair. It has the necessary skills - gait, ability to pose, etc.
3. Cover Girl - a girl (or boy) posing for photographers.
4. Object play the artist, sculptor, etc. - Naturschitsa / sitter.