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   puppet

   /ˈpʌpɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a movable model of a person or animal that is typically moved either by strings controlled from above or by a hand inside it: "a puppet show" Similar marionetteglove puppethand puppetfinger puppetrod puppetshadow puppet
   • ▪ a person, group, or country under the control of another: "a former revolutionary hero who is now a puppet of the state" Similar pawntoolinstrumentcat's pawpoodlecreaturehostagecountercogdupemouthpieceminionfigureheadinformal:flunkeylackeystooge

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a doll): later form of poppet, generally having a more unfavourable connotation.

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   What is a puppet noun?

   • (usually disapproving) a person or group whose actions are controlled by another The occupying forces set up a puppet government. The king was a mere puppet of the mayor. Definition of puppet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does hand puppet mean?

   • n. 1. a usu. small, doll-like figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand or by rods, wires, etc. Compare hand puppet, marionette. 2. a person, group, or government whose actions are prompted and controlled by another or others.

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   What is the difference between a puppet and a marionette?

   • , marionette - The word puppet originally meant "doll," and a puppet usually goes on the hand and arm, while a marionette (or string puppet) is a jointed figure with strings or wires. See also related terms for strings. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

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   What is a description of a puppet?

   • A doll that can be moved by pulling strings attached to it or by putting your hand inside its body and moving your fingers is called a puppet. You can also refer to a person or country as a puppet when you mean that their actions are controlled by a more powerful person or government, even though they may appear to be independent.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUPPET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sep 23, 2015 · A puppet is a toy that looks like a person or animal and is moved by a person, or a person or group controlled by someone else. Learn more about the word puppet, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

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     PUPPET meaning: 1. a toy in the shape of a person or animal...

   • Znaczenie Puppet, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PUPPET definicja: 1. a toy in the shape of a person or...

   • Puppet: Russian Translation

     PUPPET translate: марионетка, кукла , марионетка. Learn more...

   • Puppet: Catalan Translation

     puppet translate: titella. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Puppet: German Translation

     puppet translate: die Marionette. Learn more in the...

   • Puppet: Thai Translation

     puppet translate: หุ่นกระบอก. Learn more in the Cambridge...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › puppetPuppet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A puppet is a small-scale figure that fits over and is moved by the hand, or a person or a government controlled by an outside force. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of puppet.

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   A doll or figure controlled by a person so that it appears to be moving on its own is a puppet. A puppet can be fun, but if you feel like a puppet, it seems like someone is controlling you. Not fun. A puppet show, performed for an audience, is a kind of theater — with puppets instead of actors.

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   A puppet is an artificial figure or a person controlled by another. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word puppet from Dictionary.com.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUPPET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A puppet is a doll that you can move, either by strings or by hand, or a person or country that is controlled by another. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations and usage of puppet with Collins English Dictionary.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › puppetPuppet - definition of puppet by The Free Dictionary

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   A puppet is a small figure of a person or animal, usually operated by the hand or by strings. It can also mean a person or group controlled by others. See different sources, synonyms, translations and related terms for puppet.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpuppet noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    noun. /ˈpʌpɪt/ a model of a person or an animal that can be made to move, for example by pulling strings attached to parts of its body or by putting your hand inside it. A puppet with strings is also called a marionette. a puppet show. see also glove puppet, hand puppet, sock puppet. Extra Examples. Topics Games and toys c1.