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单词 poppet
释义

poppet

noun

pop·​pet ˈpä-pət How to pronounce poppet (audio)
1
a
Midland US : doll
b
obsolete : marionette
2
chiefly British : dear
3
a
: an upright support or guide of a machine that is fastened at the bottom only
b
: a valve that rises perpendicularly to or from its seat

Synonyms

  • action figure
  • doll
  • dolly
  • puppet
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Example Sentences

a scruffy old poppet that had once belonged to my great grandmother
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English popet — more at puppet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

poppet

noun

Midland
as in doll
a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything a scruffy old poppet that had once belonged to my great grandmother

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • doll
  • puppet
  • dolly
  • action figure
  • rag doll
  • figurine
  • marionette
  • handpuppet
  • figure
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