transcription, транскрипция: [ pʌpɪt ]
( puppets)
1.
A puppet is a doll that you can move, either by pulling strings which are attached to it or by putting your hand inside its body and moving your fingers.
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2.
You can refer to a person or country as a puppet when you mean that their actions are controlled by a more powerful person or government, even though they may appear to be independent.
When the invasion occurred he ruled as a puppet of the occupiers...
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