[puhp-it] 
| 1. | an artificial figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand, rods, wires, etc., as on a miniature stage. Compare hand puppet, marionette. |
| 2. | a person, group, government, etc., whose actions are prompted and controlled by another or others. |
| 3. | a small doll. |
| 4. | Machinery. poppethead. |
