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marionette

/mɑːriˈɒnɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does marionette mean?

noun

A puppet controlled from above by strings, or a person who controls such a puppet. A person or thing that is manipulated or controlled by others.

Example

"The marionette danced across the stage with precision and grace."

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