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Webster 1913 Edition

Poppet

Pop′pet

,
Noun.
1.
See
Puppet
.
2.
(Naut.)
One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
Totten.
3.
(Mach.)
An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.
Poppet head
,
Puppet head
.
See
Headstock
(a)
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Poppet

POPPET.

[See Puppet.]

Definition 2024

poppet

poppet

English

Noun

poppet ‎(plural poppets)

  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 doll made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.
  5. (nautical) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Totten to this entry?)
  6. (engineering) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔpət/

Verb

poppet

  1. Second-person plural subjunctive I of poppen.

Etymology

Related to puppet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɒ.pɪt/
  • Rhymes: -ɒpɪt

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