puppet
US /ˈpʌp.ɪt/
UK /ˈpʌp.ɪt/
1.
Puppe, Marionette
a movable model of a person or animal, typically controlled by strings from above or by a hand inserted into it.
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The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the puppet.
Der Puppenspieler manipulierte die Puppe geschickt.
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Children love watching puppet shows.
Kinder lieben es, Puppentheater zu sehen.
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Marionette, Strohmann
a person, group, or country whose actions are controlled by another
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He was just a puppet in the hands of the powerful corporation.
Er war nur eine Marionette in den Händen des mächtigen Konzerns.
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The dictator ruled the country through a puppet government.
Der Diktator regierte das Land durch eine Marionettenregierung.