puppetry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows
  2. noun a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)

WordNet


Pup"pet*ry noun
Definitions
  1. Action or appearance resembling that of a puppet, or puppet show; hence, mere form or show; affectation.
    Puppetry of the English laws of divorce. Chambers.

Webster 1913