wirepuller

[ wahyuhr-pool-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that pulls wires.
2. a person who uses secret means to direct and control the actions of others, especially for selfish ends; intriguer.
3. snake ( def 3b ).

wirepuller

/ ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə /

noun

1. a person who uses private or secret influence for his own ends

Derived Forms

• ˈwireˌpulling, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of wirepuller¹

1825–30, Americanism; wire + puller ( def )

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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