Abguss
cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
noun AP-goos Rare
Usage Note
Abguss is a copy made by pouring liquid plaster, bronze or resin into a mould taken from an original. Museum Abgüsse allow students to study sculptures without access to originals.
Examples
"Das Antikenmuseum besitzt zahlreiche Gipsabgüsse griechischer Meisterwerke."
Natural Translation
The antiquities museum holds numerous plaster casts of Greek masterworks.
Literal Translation
The antiquities-museum possesses numerous plaster-casts of Greek masterworks.
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