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Record 1 2011-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Performing Arts
DEF

A ... hand puppet usually constructed of pliable materials so as to allow the thumb to be inserted in the lower jaw and the fingers in the upper jaw [in order to open and close] the jaws ... [thus] simulating talking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts du spectacle
DEF

[Marionnette] à gaine dont la bouche est articulée [et qui] est habituellement constituée de matériaux flexibles permettant au pouce de s'insérer dans la mâchoire inférieure tandis que les autres doigts actionnent la mâchoire supérieure.

Spanish

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