\Pop"pet\, n.
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) .