wirepuller

/wahyuhr-pool-er/US // ˈwaɪərˌpʊl ər //UK // (ˈwaɪəˌpʊlə) //

拉线机,拉线器,拉丝机,拔线器

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : 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.
- : snake.

He was known as a "wirepuller," and the other wire-pullers of his party used to meet in his office and discuss matters.
Dr. Leyds, who has been the principal wirepuller in the political intrigues of Mr. Kruger, was born at Java in 1859.
He was a Unionist Free Trader in theory and by label: in practice he was an indefatigable wirepuller.
He never can be going to match himself against that Wirepuller!
“You were lucky to have such an attractive wirepuller,” I frigidly announced.