Political wire-pullers and convention packers. --Lowell. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
wirepuller — ☆ wirepuller [wīrpool΄ər ] n. a person who uses private or secret influence for personal gain wirepulling n … English World dictionary
wirepuller — /wuyeur pool euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that pulls wires. 2. a person who uses secret means to direct and control the actions of others, esp. for selfish ends; intriguer. 3. snake (def. 3b). [1825 30, Amer.; WIRE + PULLER] * * * … Universalium
wirepuller — n. one who pulls wires or strings (as of puppets); one who uses his influence in a manipulative manner (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
wirepuller — noun N. Amer. informal a politician or other person who exerts control or influence from behind the scenes. Derivatives wirepulling noun … English new terms dictionary
wirepuller — wire•pull•er [[t]ˈwaɪərˌpʊl ər[/t]] n. a person who uses influence or secret means to manipulate people or organizations, esp. for selfish ends; intriguer • Etymology: 1825–30, amer. wire′pull ing, n … From formal English to slang
wirepuller — n. esp. US a politician etc. who exerts a hidden influence. Derivatives: wirepulling n … Useful english dictionary
Wire-puller — wirepuller wirepuller, Wire puller Wire pull er, n. One who pulls the wires, as of a puppet; hence, one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for his own ends; an intriguer. [1913 Webster] Political wire pullers and convention… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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