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poppet

/ˈpɒ.pɪt/

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noun

(term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.

Examples :

""Come here, my little poppet, and give Grandma a hug!" "

family person human character

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noun

(term of endearment) A young woman or girl.

Examples :

""Come here, poppet, and give your grandma a hug." "

person family language human

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noun

The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.

Examples :

"The mechanic inspected the engine's poppet for wear, making sure it sealed properly to prevent leaks. "

machine part technical

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noun

A doll (such as a voodoo doll) made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.

Examples :

"The witch pricked the poppet with a needle, hoping to cause pain to her enemy. "

ritual mythology religion culture supernatural

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noun

One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.

Examples :

"The shipyard workers carefully positioned each poppet under the ship's hull to ensure a stable launch into the water. "

nautical sailing technical vehicle structure

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noun

An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a poppet to support the long piece of wood while he cut it, preventing it from wobbling. "

technical part machine structure