puppetry

noun pup·pet·ry \ˈpə-pə-trē\

: the skill or activity of using puppets in performances

plural pup·pet·ries

Full Definition of PUPPETRY

: the production or creation of puppets or puppet shows

: the art of manipulating puppets

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