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wirepuller
[ wahyuhr-pool-er ]
noun
- a person or thing that pulls wires.
- a person who uses secret means to direct and control the actions of others, especially for selfish ends; intriguer.
wirepuller
/ ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə /
noun
- a person who uses private or secret influence for his own ends
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Derived Forms
- ˈwireˌpulling, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wirepuller1
1825–30, Americanism; wire + puller ( def )
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Example Sentences
He was known as a "wirepuller," and the other wire-pullers of his party used to meet in his office and discuss matters.
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Dr. Leyds, who has been the principal wirepuller in the political intrigues of Mr. Kruger, was born at Java in 1859.
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He was a Unionist Free Trader in theory and by label: in practice he was an indefatigable wirepuller.
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He never can be going to match himself against that Wirepuller!
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“You were lucky to have such an attractive wirepuller,” I frigidly announced.
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