wirepuller

UK: /ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə/ US: (wī^ər′pŏŏl′ər)

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

wire•pull•er  (wī^ər′pŏŏl′ər), n. 

1. Building 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. Building snake (def. 3b).

• wire + puller 1825–30, American.

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wirepuller / ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə/ noun

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

ˈwireˌpulling noun