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Definition of plaything - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toysobject designed for children to play with
- The child hugged her favorite plaything tightly.
2.
manipulated personperson used for someone else's amusement
- He felt like a plaything in her hands.
Images of plaything
object designed for children to play with
Origin of plaything
English, play (engage in activity) + thing (object)
Terms with plaything included in their meaning
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toys
plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water
plaything
small replica of a car, often used by children for play
plaything
slime with a creamy, spreadable texture
plaything
toy that makes a clacking sound
plaything
object or gadget enjoyed by boys
entertainment
plaything with pieces children join to build different shapes or models
digital plaything
electronic or screen-based pet simulation you can interact with
classic plaything
toy spring that walks down stairs
Examples of plaything in a sentence
The puppy treated the old shoe as a plaything. The politician was merely a plaything for the powerful lobbyists. In the corporate world, he became a plaything for the board members.
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- French:jouet, pantin, ...
- German:Spielzeug, Spielball, ...
- Italian:giocattolo, burattino, ...
- Spanish:juguete, títere, ...
- Portuguese:brinquedo, marioneta, ...
- Chinese:玩具, 玩偶, ...
- Japanese:おもちゃ, 遊び道具, ...
- Arabic:لِعْبَة, وسيلة للمتعة, ...
- Hebrew:צַעֲצוּעַ, כְּלִי מִשְׂחָק, ...
- Russian:игрушка, марионетка, ...
- Ukrainian:іграшка, ...
- Hindi:खिलौना, कठपुतली, ...
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