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| − | A '''puppet''' is a hand-made figure resembling an animal or person, that is manipulated by the hand, or with sticks, strings or wires to simulate natural movements | + | [[File:French Shadows.png|thumbnail|300px|right|French Shadows by the artist J.J. Grandville]] |
| + | A '''puppet''' is a hand-made figure resembling an animal or person, that is manipulated by the hand, or with sticks, strings or wires to simulate natural movements. | ||
A puppet that fits over the hand (similar to a glove) is known as a "hand puppet" whereas a puppet manipulated by strings can be known as a "marionette". Puppets manipulated by a single finger are known as "finger puppets" and are popular toys for children. The Television show [http://www.thechestnut.com/finger.htm Fingerbobs] is an example of finger puppets. | A puppet that fits over the hand (similar to a glove) is known as a "hand puppet" whereas a puppet manipulated by strings can be known as a "marionette". Puppets manipulated by a single finger are known as "finger puppets" and are popular toys for children. The Television show [http://www.thechestnut.com/finger.htm Fingerbobs] is an example of finger puppets. | ||
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In [[politics]], a puppet is someone who holds a position of power in a [[government]] but acts under the orders of person or group who do not hold a position in the government. | In [[politics]], a puppet is someone who holds a position of power in a [[government]] but acts under the orders of person or group who do not hold a position in the government. | ||
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
*[[Bunraku]] | *[[Bunraku]] | ||
| + | *[[Volodymyr Zelensky]] | ||
[[Category:Entertainment]] | [[Category:Entertainment]] | ||
[[Category:Crafts]] | [[Category:Crafts]] | ||
[[Category:Political Terms]] | [[Category:Political Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:51, April 6, 2025
A puppet is a hand-made figure resembling an animal or person, that is manipulated by the hand, or with sticks, strings or wires to simulate natural movements.
A puppet that fits over the hand (similar to a glove) is known as a "hand puppet" whereas a puppet manipulated by strings can be known as a "marionette". Puppets manipulated by a single finger are known as "finger puppets" and are popular toys for children. The Television show Fingerbobs is an example of finger puppets.
In politics, a puppet is someone who holds a position of power in a government but acts under the orders of person or group who do not hold a position in the government.