wirepuller
[ wahyuh r-poo l-er ]
/ ˈwaɪərˌpʊl ər /
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.
Origin of wirepuller
Words nearby wirepuller
wireless telegraphy,
wireless telephone,
wireless telephony,
wireman,
wirephoto,
wirepuller,
wirepulling,
wirer,
wireroom,
wiresonde,
wirespun
Example sentences from the Web for wirepuller
He was known as a "wirepuller," and the other wire-pullers of his party used to meet in his office and discuss matters.
Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home |Bayard TaylorHe never can be going to match himself against that Wirepuller!
British Dictionary definitions for wirepuller
wirepuller
/ (ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə) /
noun
mainly US and Canadian
a person who uses private or secret influence for his own ends