Meaning of the word "ventriloquist's dummy" in English
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ventriloquist's dummy
US /ˌven.trɪ.loʊ.kwɪsts ˈdʌm.i/
UK /ˌven.trɪ.loʊ.kwɪsts ˈdʌm.i/
Noun
1.
a doll or puppet with a movable mouth, used by a ventriloquist to make it appear as though the doll is speaking
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The comedian brought out his ventriloquist's dummy, and the audience roared with laughter.
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The old toy shop had a dusty ventriloquist's dummy in the window.
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