"lifecast" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lifecasts [plural]
Etymology: life + cast Etymology templates: {{compound|en|life|cast}} life + cast Head templates: {{en-noun}} lifecast (plural lifecasts)
  1. (art) A three-dimensional copy of a living human body. Categories (topical): Art Related terms: lifecasting
    Sense id: en-lifecast-en-noun-BCfvjk6g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

Inflected forms

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