puppet (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌpɪt/
Definition
A figure that is moved by a person, especially by the use of strings or by inserting one's hand inside it, to create the illusion of life.
Examples
The children loved watching the colorful puppet show.
She used a sock puppet to entertain the toddler.
He controlled the puppet's arms and legs with thin wires.
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