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puppet

/ˈpʌpɪt/ /ˈpʌpɪt/
noun
General
  1. 1 kukla countable

Definition (English)

A figure, often of a person or animal, that is moved by strings, rods, or by hand, typically for entertainment.

Example Sentences

  1. The children enjoyed the puppet show.
    Çocuklar kukla gösterisinin keyfini çıkardı.
  2. The puppet danced as she pulled the strings.
    O ipleri çektikçe kukla dans etti.
Figurative
  1. 1 maşa, başkasının kuklası countable

Definition (English)

A person or group that is controlled by someone else.

Example Sentences

  1. He felt like a puppet in their hands.
    Onların elinde bir kukla gibi hissediyordu.
  2. The new manager is just a puppet of the owner.
    Yeni müdür, patronun kuklasından başka bir şey değil.

Synonyms

marionette

Collocations

puppet showpuppet theatrepuppet masterpuppet performancepuppet characterpuppet stage

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