hand puppet

noun
1.
a puppet made of a hollow head sewn or glued to material that fits over the hand, concealing the fingers and thumb, which manipulate it.
Origin
1945-50
Examples from the web for hand puppet
  • Ask them to construct a hand puppet representing that role.
  • Introduce this activity by telling the children that they are going to have a chance to create their own feelings hand puppet.
  • Among the test procedures suggested are activities with a hand puppet, hammering nails, and throwing a ball.