Marionettes Meaning in English
word · lemma: marionette
Definição
Marionettes are puppets controlled from above using strings attached to their limbs. They are used in performances where a puppeteer moves them to tell a story or entertain an audience.
Uso & Nuances
"Marionettes" refers specifically to string puppets. Common collocations: "puppet show," "wooden marionettes." Sometimes used metaphorically for someone being controlled. Do not confuse with "puppet" or "hand puppet," which do not require strings.
Frases de Exemplo
Children loved watching the marionettes dance on stage.
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The puppeteer controlled the marionettes with strings.
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We saw colorful marionettes in the theater.
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After the show, the kids got to play with the marionettes backstage.
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Some people say politicians are like marionettes, controlled by others.
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In the workshop, artists create beautiful wooden marionettes by hand.
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