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noun
The art of making, and performing with puppets
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The action of a puppet, or a stilted or puppet-like dramatic performance
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
finery; affectation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: dramatization, dramatisation
noun
the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: art, artistry, prowess
History
From puppet + -ry.
Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
