Mannequins also known as "dummies" are inanimate figures used to display clothing in stores, exhibitions, or fashion shows. Another word used to describe mannequins is "manikins" and occasionally "figures". Depending on the context in which mannequins are used, they can also be referred to as "models" or "forms". In the world of couture, mannequins can be referred to as "dress forms" or "sewing mannequins". There are also specialized mannequins for specific industries such as "medical mannequins" used for training purposes and "artificial dummies" commonly used in stunt scenes in movies. Ultimately, the word used to describe mannequins depends on the context in which they are being used.