WIRE-DRAWER
\wˈa͡ɪ͡ədɹˈɔː], \wˈaɪədɹˈɔː], \w_ˈaɪə_d_ɹ_ˈɔː]\
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n. One who draws metal into wire ;--one who draws the wires and regulates the motion of puppets, marionettes, &c.;—hence, scheming politician ; one who guides and influences the actions of others, himself being in the backÂground ; wire-puller.
