Marionette (Noun)
Meaning
A small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the marionette's strings to create the illusion of a dancing ballerina.
- The marionette's intricately carved wooden limbs swayed gently as it was lowered onto the stage.
- With a flick of his wrist, the puppeteer made the marionette's mouth open and close, as if singing along to the music.
- In the old shop, a dusty marionette hung from the ceiling, its strings tangled and its once-vibrant colors faded.
- As a child, she had always been enchanted by the marionettes performing in the town square during festivals.