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ward heeler
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ward heeler
n. Informal
A worker for the ward organization of a political machine.
ward heeler
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US politics disparaging a party worker who canvasses votes and performs chores for a political boss Also called heeler
Translations
ward heeler
n (US Pol sl) → Handlanger(in) m(f) (inf)
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