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cat's-paw

cat's-paw (cats·paw)

cat's-paw (catspaw)

 
pronunciation:
kaets paw
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person exploited by another as a tool or dupe, esp. to do something illegal or risky.
similar words:
tool
definition 2: a light breeze that ruffles the surface of the water over a small area.
similar words:
pawn