Meaning of the word puppet in English

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puppet

US /ˈpʌp.ɪt/
UK /ˈpʌp.ɪt/
"puppet" picture

Noun

1.

a movable model of a person or animal, typically controlled by strings from above or by a hand inserted into it.

Example:
The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the puppet.
Children love watching puppet shows.
2.

a person, group, or country whose actions are controlled by another

Example:
He was just a puppet in the hands of the powerful corporation.
The dictator ruled the country through a puppet government.
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