wooden form; wooden model; wooden pattern
A wooden template or mold used in casting, shaping, or as a pattern in manufacturing.
A wooden pattern is needed for casting.
この木型を使って同じ形の部品を作ります。
We use this wooden form to make parts of the same shape.
Compound of 木 (wood) and 型 (form, mold). The reading きがた is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.