marionette

Definition

  • noun: a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
  • noun: a small-scale usually wooden figure (as of a person) with jointed limbs that is moved from above by manipulation of the attached strings or wires
  • synonyms: puppet

Movie quotes

  • (..) that's a-me too-- is presenting to you something... you will absolutely refuse to believe. Well, looks like a sell-out. lntroducing the only marionette... who can sing and dance... absolutely without the aids ofstrings. l hope so. The one and only Pinocchio! Hmph! What a build-up. (..)
    1940 Pinocchio
  • (..) And all carved out ofwood. And cute little music boxes, each one a work ofart. Shelfafter shelfoftoys and-- And then something else caught my eye. A puppet! You know, one ofthose marionette things, all strings and joints. Cute little fella. Ding, ding! Going up? Good piece ofwood too. Well, now. (..)
    1940 Pinocchio