puppet show

Puppet show — Puppet Pup pet, n. [OE. popet, OF. poupette; akin to F. poup[ e]e a doll, probably from L. puppa, pupa, a girl, doll, puppet. Cf. {Poupeton}, {Pupa}, {Pupil}, {Puppy}.] [Written also {poppet}.] 1. A small image in the human form; a doll. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

puppet show — n. a play or performance with puppets …   English World dictionary

puppet show — noun a show in which the actors are puppets • Syn: ↑puppet play • Hypernyms: ↑show * * * noun or puppet play : a usually dramatic performance staged with puppets with the dialogue or music provided by a puppeteer * * * an entertainment, as a play …   Useful english dictionary

puppet-show — noun alternative spelling of puppet show …   Wiktionary

puppet-show — lėlių teatras statusas T sritis švietimas apibrėžtis Ikimokyklinė, mokyklinė ar nemokyklinė vaikų auklėjimo institucija, kurioje vaidinama pagal pedagogiškai reikšmingą scenarijų. Tekstą publikai dažniausiai perteikia nematomi artistai, o… …   Enciklopedinis edukologijos žodynas

puppet show — Synonyms and related words: burlesque show, carnival, circus, coochie show, fantoccini, floor show, galanty show, girly show, hootchy kootchy show, leg show, light show, magic show, ombres chinoises, peep show, raree show, rep show, repertory… …   Moby Thesaurus

puppet show — an entertainment, as a play or musical revue, in which the performers are puppets. Also called puppet play. [1640 50] * * * …   Universalium

puppet show — noun A show, theatrical performance, in which the parts are played by puppets impersonating human or other characters See Also: puppeteer, puppetry …   Wiktionary

puppet show — pup′pet show n. sbz an entertainment in which the performers are puppets. Also called pup′pet play • Etymology: 1640–50 …   From formal English to slang

puppet show — play performed using puppets …   English contemporary dictionary

puppet-show — …   Useful english dictionary