Definition of puppetry
puppetries
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The artists come from Britain, the U.S., France, India and Australia, and their works range over theater, dance, public art, puppetry, film, fireworks and music.
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Indeed, The Terminator and Aliens are considered masterpieces of such traditional effects as puppetry and miniature modeling.
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First Known Use of puppetry
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PUPPETRY Defined for English Language Learners
puppetry
play
noun
Definition of puppetry for English Language Learners
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: the skill or activity of using puppets in performances
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about puppetry
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