wirepuller

wire·pull·er

 (wīr′po͝ol′ər)

n.

1. Slang One who uses subterfuge, private influence, or underhand means to reach a goal.

2. One who pulls wires or strings, as of puppets.

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wire′pull′ing n.

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wirepuller

(ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə)

n

chiefly US and Canadian a person who uses private or secret influence for his or her own ends

ˈwireˌpulling n

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wire•pull•er

(ˈwaɪ^ərˌpʊl ər)

n.

a person who uses influence or secret means to manipulate people or organizations, esp. for selfish ends; intriguer.

[1825–30, Amer.]

wire′pull`ing, n.

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Translations

wirepuller

[ˈwaɪəˌpʊləʳ] N (US) → enchufista mf

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