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kukla — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • doll noun A toy made in the likeness of a human figure, often a child's plaything.
  • dummy noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
  • marionette noun A puppet, usually wooden, moved by strings pulled from above.
  • puppet noun A doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.

Senses

kukla is used for these senses in English:

  • doll A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
  • dummy A figure of a person or animal used by a ventriloquist; a puppet.
  • marionette A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.

doll — full definition

  1. noun A toy made in the likeness of a human figure, often a child's plaything.
  2. noun Informal: an attractive or likeable person, often used as a term of endearment.
  3. verb "Doll up": to dress oneself in an elaborate or glamorous way.

dummy — full definition

  1. noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
  2. noun (informal) A stupid person, or a mild term of address.
  3. noun (British) A pacifier; a rubber or plastic nipple given to a baby to suck on.
  4. noun A fake or non-functional version of something, used for practice, testing, or deception.
  5. verb (sports) To fake a pass, kick, or move to deceive an opponent.

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