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English 2 senses of the word cat's-paw:
NOUNperson cat's-paw, instrument, pawna person used by another to gain an end
artifactcat's-pawa hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked
Englishcat's-paw: 2 senses noun 1, person
MeaningA person used by another to gain an end.
Synonymsinstrument, pawn
Broaderassistant, helper, help, supporterA person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Englishcat's-paw: 2 senses noun 2, artifact
MeaningA hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked.
BroaderhitchA knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it

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