Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of puppet consisting of a cloth body and a hollow head that is designed to be worn and manipulated by a hand inserted inside it.

Usage

• The term "hand puppet" refers specifically to the puppet itself as an object. It is used to describe a simple puppet controlled by one hand, where the puppeteer's fingers move the puppet's head and sometimes its arms.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The teacher used a colorful hand puppet to tell the story to the children.
  • He made a simple hand puppet from an old sock and two buttons for eyes.

Advanced Usage

• "to operate/manipulate a hand puppet": This phrase describes the action of controlling the puppet.
  • It takes practice to skillfully manipulate a hand puppet.

Variants and Related Words

• Puppet (n): A more general term for a movable model of a person or animal, often used in entertainment. A hand puppet is one specific type of puppet.
• Glove puppet (n): A synonym for "hand puppet," commonly used in British English.
• Marionette (n): A different type of puppet controlled by strings or wires from above.

Synonyms

• Glove puppet: (See Variants and Related Words).

Related Phrases

• Puppet show: A performance using puppets, which may include hand puppets.
  • The library is hosting a puppet show for kids this Saturday.

Noun

1. a puppet with a cloth body and hollow head; fits over the hand