"wirepuller" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wirepullers [plural]
Etymology: wire + puller, suggesting the operator of a puppet; compare pull strings. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wire|puller}} wire + puller, {{m|en|pull strings}} pull strings Head templates: {{en-noun}} wirepuller (plural wirepullers)
  1. A person who exercises an influence on others that is felt but not seen.
    Sense id: en-wirepuller-en-noun-uXEb5ia4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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