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action figures

action figures is the plural of action figure.

Meaning of action figure

Noun

action figure (plural action figures)

  1. A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.

Questions about action figures

What is action figures the plural of?
Action figures is the plural of action figure.

Words near action figures in the dictionary

  1. action doll
  2. action dolls
  3. Action démocratique
  4. Action démocratique du Québec
  5. action figure
  6. action figures
  7. action film
  8. action films
  9. action game
  10. action games
  11. action group

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