1. puppets controlled by strings or wires attached to their limbs and head

Examples

• The children watched in amazement as the marionettes danced across the stage.
• She learned to operate marionettes at the puppet theater workshop.
• The skilled puppeteer made the marionettes appear to walk and gesture naturally.
• Traditional marionettes require multiple strings to control their movements.
• The antique marionettes in the museum had intricate hand-carved faces.
• He collected vintage marionettes from around the world.