'wirepuller' definitions:

Definition of 'wirepuller'

From: GCIDE
  • wirepuller \wirepuller\, Wire-puller \Wire"-pull`er\, n. One who pulls the wires, as of a puppet; hence, one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for his own ends; an intriguer. [1913 Webster]
  • Political wire-pullers and convention packers. --Lowell. [1913 Webster]