<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>an artificial figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand, rods, wires, etc., as on a miniature stage.</li><li>a person, group, government, etc., whose actions are prompted and controlled by another or others.</li><li>Synonyms: instrument, figurehead, pawn.</li><li>a small doll.</li><li>Machinery: poppethead.</li></ul>