A mock-upof something such as a machine or building is a model of it which is used in tests orto show people what it will look like.
There's a mock-up of the high street where the Goodwins go shopping. [+ of]
mock-up in British English
noun
1.
a working full-scale model of a machine, apparatus, etc, for testing, research, etc
2.
a layout of printed matter
verbmock up
3. (tr, adverb)
to build or make a mock-up of
mock-up in American English
(ˈmɑkˌʌp)
noun
a scale model, usually a full-sized replica, of a structure or apparatus used for instructional or experimental purposes
Word origin
altered (< mock & up1) < Fr maquette, a sketch, mock-up < maquiller, to pretend, orig. a cant term, to work < dial. makier, to make, do < MDu maken, akin to make1
Examples of 'mock-up' in a sentence
mock-up
She watches as Patrick turns his head and looks with self-conscious interest at a mock-up of Tenochtitlan city, the Aztec capital.
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
On one leg of the desk, an Apple Mac stood, its monitor showing a full page mock-up of some house details.
Val McDermid KICK BACK (2002)
The I-950 viewed the mock-up the computer part of her brain supplied with satisfaction.