(now chiefly historical) A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.

plural of modesty piece

(quantum mechanics) An effective field theory describing a vector field with a vacuum expectation value that spontaneously breaks Lorentz symmetry.

(chemistry) A molecular model of a chemical substance, displaying the three-dimensional position of the atoms (as spheres) and the bonds between them (as connecting rods).

A person in a developed nation who engages in body modification rituals and practices while making reference or homage to the rite of passage practices in "primitive cultures".

Alternative spelling of metamodel

Alternative spelling of metamodel

(shipbuilding) A scale model of a ship to be built, showing the vessel's water line. / (shipbuilding) A simplified model of a ship with flat sides.

An aircraft made to a smaller scale, either as a static (non-flying) model, or built to fly with the aid of an engine or electric motor, and controlled by radio from the ground.

A bag for concealing something, such as used feminine hygiene products for disposal, or pornographic magazines in a newsagent's shop.