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puppet
[puhp-it]
noun
an artificial figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand, rods, wires, etc., as on a miniature stage.
a person, group, government, etc., whose actions are prompted and controlled by another or others.
Synonyms: , ,a small doll.
Machinery.poppethead.
puppet
/ ˈʌɪ /
noun
a small doll or figure of a person or animal moved by strings attached to its limbs or by the hand inserted in its cloth body
( as modifier )
a puppet theatre
a person, group, state, etc, that appears independent but is in fact controlled by another
( as modifier )
a puppet government
Other Word Forms
- puppetlike adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of puppet1
Example Sentences
Using puppets was meant to provide the actors, especially Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup, a real-world scene partner.
“The Song of the North,” based on a classic Persian love story and presented near the Iranian New Year, promises breathtaking visuals through the use of 483 handmade shadow puppets wielded by talented puppeteers.
The show uses everything from patriotic rallies to kids’ puppet shows to an ice-skating performance branded with the name of the omnipresent corporation Vought International to parallel real life.
More than puppets, the Muppets symbolize a world where imagination meets compassion.
Life-sized animal puppets that have been stampeding through cities across Africa will make their way to London next month.
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