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Puppet

/ˈpʌpɪt/

Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.

📖 Definitions of "Puppet"

noun

1
Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
2
A person, country, etc, controlled by another.
3
A poppet; a small image in the human form; a doll.
4
The upright support for the bearing of the spindle in a lathe.

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
toolnoun	Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
creaturenoun	A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.
marionettenoun	A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
marionettenoun	A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.
toolnoun	Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
creaturenoun	A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.
puppetrynoun	(uncountable) The art of making, and performing with puppets
dollnoun	A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
counterfeitnoun	A non-genuine article; a fake.
agentnoun	One who exerts power, or has the power to act.
bridenoun	A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.
punknoun	(countable) One who engages in sexual intercourse, particularly:
jokernoun	A person who makes jokes.
boynoun	A male child.
fakenoun	Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently.
customernoun	A patron, a client; a person or company who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.
clientnoun	A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
proxynoun	An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
stringnoun	(countable, uncountable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
stiffnoun	(slang, chiefly Canada, US) An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
crazynoun	(slang, countable) An insane or eccentric person; a crackpot.
dummynoun	A stupid person.
cupnoun	A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.