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Poppet

Noun

Sense 1:

A small, doll-like figure or effigy, often used in magical or spiritual practices.

Sample sentence: She created a poppet out of cloth and placed it on her altar to represent her desire for healing.

Sense 2:

An endearing term used for a small child or a person of affection.

Sample sentence: Look at that adorable little poppet playing in the park!

Sense 3:

A movable part of a machine or device, typically a small component.

Sample sentence: The technician replaced the damaged poppet valve in the engine.

Verb

Sense 1:

To make a small doll-like figure or effigy, often used in magical or spiritual practices.

Sample sentence: The witch planned to poppet a figure in order to cast a love spell.

Sense 2:

To fit or equip a machine or device with movable small components.

Sample sentence: The engineer needs to poppet the machine before it can be fully functional.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Popular or commonly loved by many people.

Sample sentence: The poppet song became an instant hit, with everyone humming its catchy tune.

Sense 2:

Relating to or characteristic of a specific local community or region.

Sample sentence: The pub served poppet beers brewed by a local microbrewery.