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puppet

pup·pet [ púppət ] (plural pup·pets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. movable doll: a doll or figure representing a person or animal that is moved using the hands inside the figure or by moving rods, strings, or wires attached to it

2. somebody who can be manipulated: a person, government, or organization whose actions are controlled by others

[Mid-16th century. Variant of poppet]
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