rigging
Vote or ballot rigging is the act of dishonestly organizing an election to get a particular result.
On a ship, the rigging is the ropes which support the ship's masts and sails.
visor
A visor is a movable part of a helmet which can be pulled down to protect a person's eyes or face.
A visor is a piece of plastic or other material fixed above the windscreen inside a car, which can be turned down to protect the driver's eyes from bright sunshine.
foliage
The leaves of a plant are referred to as its foliage.
puppet
A puppet is a doll that you can move, either by pulling strings which are attached to it or by putting your hand inside its body and moving your fingers.
You can refer to a person or country as a puppet when you mean that their actions are controlled by a more powerful person or government, even though they may appear to be independent.
possessed
If someone is described as being possessed by an evil spirit, it is believed that their mind and body are controlled by an evil spirit.
see also possess
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