| Main Entry: | marionette |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | puppet |
Synonyms: |
doll, dummy, fantoccini, figurine, manikin, moppet |
| Notes: | 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 |