| 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 |
| Main Entry: | doll |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | toy person |
Synonyms: |
baby, dolly, effigy, figure, figurine, manikin, marionette, model, moppet, puppet |
| Main Entry: | puppet |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person or toy manipulated by another |
Synonyms: |
creature, doll, dupe*, figurehead, figurine, instrument, jerk*, manikin, marionette, moppet, mouthpiece, patsy, pawn, pushover, schlemiel, servant, soft touch, stooge, tool*, victim |
| 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 |
| Main Entry: | manikin |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | puppet |
Synonyms: |
doll, dummy, figure, mannequin, marionette |
| Main Entry: | puppet show |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | entertainment by puppets |
Synonyms: |
Punch and Judy show, marionettes, puppet play, puppetry |