Poppet

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpÉ’.pɪt/
• Rhymes: -É’pɪt

Origin

Related to puppet.

Full definition of poppet

Noun

1. (informal) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
2. (informal) A young woman or girl.Come 'ere, poppet!
3. The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.
4. A figurine or image of idolatry.
5. A doll made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.
6. (nautical) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
7. (engineering) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.----