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| − | 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''' 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. | ||
| − | In | + | 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. |
[[Category:Entertainment]] | [[Category:Entertainment]] | ||
[[Category:Arts and crafts]] | [[Category:Arts and crafts]] | ||
[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
Revision as of 18:51, January 14, 2008
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.