poppet

noun

1. 1

   (term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.

2. 2

   (term of endearment) A young woman or girl.

   “Come 'ere, poppet!”

3. 3

   The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.

4. 4

   A doll (such as a voodoo doll) made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.

5. 5

   One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.

6. 6

   An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.