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puppetmaster

puppetmaster

6.5
A person who moves puppets on stage to tell a story
  • noun
  • /ˈpʌpɪtˌmæstər/
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  • The puppetmaster skillfully controlled the marionette.

Examples

  • After years of practice, she became a renowned puppetmaster known for her creative shows.

  • Children gathered around to watch the puppetmaster perform at the street fair.

  • The talented puppetmaster brought the marionettes to life on stage, delighting the audience.

  • During the show, the puppetmaster entertained the audience.

  • The puppetmaster skillfully controlled the puppets to create a captivating story for the audience.

  • During the show, the puppetmaster made the marionettes dance and sing in perfect harmony.

  • He worked as a puppetmaster in the theater, bringing characters to life with his expert manipulation.

Synonyms

puppeteer
vspuppetmaster
16 5.7

A person who moves puppets to make them seem alive

focuses more on controlling and directing the figures during performances
puppetman
vspuppetmaster
7.1

A person who moves puppets during a show

emphasizes control and leadership over the figures during shows

How Skilled

puppetmaster
6.5
puppeteer
16 5.7

Surface Forms

puppetmaster singular
puppetmasters plural

Morphology

puppetmaster = puppet + master (transparent) = puppet + master

Direct compound of 'puppet' + 'master'; the literal meaning 'person who operates puppets' is immediately derivable from the components.

Etymology

Puppetmaster comes from the words puppet and master; puppet means 'small doll' and master means 'one in control', so a puppetmaster is the person who operates the dolls and makes them seem alive on stage.