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Meaning of "rag doll" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAG DOLL

rag doll  [ræɡ dɒl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAG DOLL

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determiner
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Rag doll is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAG DOLL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rag doll

Rag doll

A rag doll is a children's toy. It is a cloth figure, a doll traditionally home-made from spare scraps of material. They are one of the most ancient children's toys in existence; the British Museum has a Roman rag doll, found in a child's grave dating from 300 BC. Amish dolls are a type of traditional American rag dolls which originated as children's toys among the Old Order Amish people. The best-known type have no facial features. Today, many rag dolls are commercially produced to simulate the features of the original home-made dolls, such as simple features, soft cloth bodies, and patchwork clothing. Rag dolls have featured in a number of children's stories, like the 19th century character Golliwogg, Raggedy Ann in the 1918 book by Johnny Gruelle and the British children's television series Bagpuss Ragdolly Anna and the popular "Raggybaggy" The character of Sally from the hit movie Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is also a rag doll.

Definition of rag doll in the English dictionary

The definition of rag doll in the dictionary is a floppy doll made from old rags of cloth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAG DOLL


aldol
ˈældɒl
Amidol
ˈæmɪdɒl
babydoll
ˈbeɪbɪˌdɒl
dol
dɒl
doll
dɒl
haloperidol
ˌhæləˈpɛrɪˌdɒl
Ragdoll
ˈræɡˌdɒl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAG DOLL

rag
rag rug
rag trade
rag week
rag-and-bone man
rag-rolling
raga
ragamuffin
ragbag
ragbolt
Ragdoll
rage
rageful
rager
ragg
ragga
ragged
ragged robin
ragged school
raggedly

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAG DOLL

baby doll
Barbie doll
Carroll
coll
Dutch doll
electoral roll
honor roll
knoll
matryoshka doll
payroll
poll
rock and roll
rock-and-roll
rock´n´roll
roll
Russian doll
scroll
stroll
toll
troll

Synonyms and antonyms of rag doll in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rag doll» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAG DOLL

Find out the translation of rag doll to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rag doll from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rag doll» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

布娃娃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

muñeca de trapo
570 millions of speakers

English

rag doll
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिथड़ेपोश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خرقة دمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тряпичная кукла
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boneca de pano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাগ পুতুল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poupée de chiffon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anak patung kain ragut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stoffpuppe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

縫いぐるみ人形
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헝겊 인형
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rag boneka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con búp bê vải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கந்தல் துணி பொம்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिंधी बाहुली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bez Bebek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bambola di pezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rag doll
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ганчіркова лялька
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

papusa de carpa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουρέλι κούκλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lappop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trasdocka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rag doll
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rag doll

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAG DOLL»

The term «rag doll» is regularly used and occupies the 66.994 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAG DOLL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rag doll

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAG DOLL»

Discover the use of rag doll in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rag doll and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nobody's Rag Doll
I share with you my innermost thoughts during some of the most difficult times of my life so far. This book gives you an insight into a victim of child abuse working her way through to becoming a survivor.
Kate Swift, 2011
2
Rag Doll
1 doll and a wardrobe of outfits for casual activities, bedtime, a seaside outing and accessories including a lunch box, hats, toys and more.
Pat L. Stewart, 1995
3
Lily's Rag Doll
As her ninth birthday approaches, she becomes more hopeful to get the beautiful rag doll in the window of Mr. Smith's store in town. On the big day, Lily's slightly disappointed when among her birthday gifts, there's no rag doll. Read this sweet  ...
Amanda Nicole Shawver, 2012
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The Making of a Rag Doll
When I was first designing the Jess Brown Rag Doll, the most chal— lenging part of the process was deciding on the personality and look of the doll. Once I had the form of the doll, I struggled with how to keep it true to my aesthetic.
Jess Brown, 2014
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Rag Doll:
Lauren Keller, Ava Catori. “He's good to you. You deserve someone to treat you well.” “Have you given any thought to...” Cree's hand went up. “One day at a time, okay? I'll get there, but don't rush me.” Kendle pulled her sister into an embrace.
Lauren Keller, Ava Catori, 2014
6
Angelina and the Rag Doll
When Miss Lilly asks Angelina to be a helper in the beginner ballet class, Angelina feels very grown-up--too grown-up for her rag doll, which she gives away to charity.
Katharine Holabird, 2004
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The Modified Rag Doll and Germinator Box
THE MODIFIED RAG DOLL AND GERM1NATOR BOX B. H. DuDDLESTONt One hundred per cent, germination of seed corn does not guarantee its freedom from disease organisms which cause root rots and reduced stands in the field.
Benjamin Harrison Duddleston, 1920
8
My Rag Doll: 11 Dolls with Clothes and Accessories to Sew
11 Dolls with Clothes and Accessories to Sew Corinne Crasbercu, Dominique Montembault. 11 adorable rag 11 adorable rag dolls to sew dolls to sew with clothes with clothes & accessories & accessories CorinneCorinne ...
Corinne Crasbercu, Dominique Montembault, 2014
9
The Devil's Own Rag Doll
THE. [DEVILS. OWN. RAG. DOLL. "Too many writers have been hailed as the heir to Dashiell Hammett. Mitchell Bartoy, however, really hits the mark. The Devil's Own Rag Doll is pure Hammett and a joy to read. This is as hard-boiled as they ...
Mitchell Bartoy, 2005
10
Memoirs of a Rag Doll
Abandoned like a rag doll, left crumpled on the floor. Or my physical body is just a byproduct of a Rag Doll. People do not decide or plan to dissociate. It is not done by choice. So, to sum up, we know dissociation is or can be a mental reaction, ...
Mona Berube, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAG DOLL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rag doll is used in the context of the following news items.
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Boy shaken like 'rag doll' in dog attack awarded €65000
He was shaken about like a "rag doll" as the dog attempted to pull him in to the garden in what his mother later described as a "a scene from 'Jaws'". Mr Justice ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Pensioner 'flung around like rag doll' chases down mugger who beat …
A pensioner told today how she chased down a violent thug who flung her around "like a rag doll" just to steal £12. Jean Maddock, had just returned home when ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
3
Mother says son “tossed around like a rag doll,” seriously injured by …
The boy was “tossed around like a rag doll” and suffered injuries to his back and neck after he embraced the costumed character, said Laurie Ramirez, who ... «fox6now.com, May 15»
4
Bloodborne's Hilarious Physics Lead To Some Unexpected Results
All of the Souls games, Bloodborne included, have included hilarious rag doll physics for the enemies, which adds a welcomed slice of humor to an otherwise ... «Kotaku, Mar 15»
5
Thomas Robinson: I'm Tired Of Getting Treated Like A Rag Doll In NBA
"I'm tired of getting treated like a rag doll in this league," Robinson said after his second game with the Sixers. "I just want to prove that I belong here. I'm tired of ... «RealGM.com, Mar 15»
6
Two new Cosby accusers step forward: 'I felt like a rag doll'
“I felt like a rag doll.” She says Cosby, 77, gave her a drink in a hotel room in Toronto in 1969. “I had no idea how my clothes came off or how or why I was in his ... «Page Six, Feb 15»
7
Puppy savaged to death by unmuzzled dog was 'shaken like a rag doll'
A puppy was savaged to death by an unmuzzled dog that "shook it around like a rag doll" in front of its horrified owner. Mother-of-two Claire Stepsys helplessly ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jan 15»
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Young model has 'rag doll' syndrome which makes her go weak and …
The incurable condition, often nicknamed the rag doll disease, can cause Ms Ford to lose all control of her voluntary muscles, such as those in her legs and arms ... «Daily Mail, Oct 14»
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'Annabelle' Movie Real Doll Revealed: The True Story Behind The …
You might be surprised to learn that the real Annabelle doll was just a large Raggedy Ann rag doll. Because the toy is so innocent-looking, this almost makes the ... «The Inquisitr, Oct 14»
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Real 'Annabelle' story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford's …
From left to right: The original Annabelle doll encased for display at Warren's Occult .... She put the rag doll on her bed and began to notice it changing positions. «New Haven Register, Oct 14»

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