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noun
A puppet operated by the hand, especially one in which the puppeteer's hand occupies and controls the head.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: glove puppet
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a puppet with a cloth body and hollow head; fits over the hand
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: glove puppet, glove doll
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: puppet
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