glove puppet
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Definition
Noun: A type of puppet consisting of a hollow, often cloth, head and a simple cloth body that forms a glove. The puppeteer inserts their hand into the puppet, using their fingers, especially the index finger and thumb, to control the head and arms, making it appear to talk and move.
Usage
A "glove puppet" is manipulated directly by the puppeteer's hand from inside the puppet. It is a common and simple form of puppetry, often used for children's entertainment and storytelling. - The performer used a colorful glove puppet to tell the story to the captivated children. - Making a basic glove puppet from a sock is a popular craft activity.
Advanced Usage
- "Hand puppet": This is a common synonym for "glove puppet," though some distinctions are made in professional puppetry. "Glove puppet" often specifically implies the puppeteer's fingers directly form the puppet's arms.
- In performance contexts: A skilled puppeteer can give a glove puppet a wide range of expressions and movements by manipulating their hand and fingers with precision.
Variants and Related Words
- Hand puppet (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "glove puppet."
- Puppetry (n): The art of making and operating puppets.
- Marionette (n): A different type of puppet controlled by strings or wires from above.
Synonyms
- Hand puppet
- Sock puppet (a specific, simple type made from a sock)
Related Phrases
- To work a glove puppet: To operate or perform with a glove puppet.
- She learned to work the glove puppet with great skill.
Noun
- a puppet with a cloth body and hollow head; fits over the hand