English noun: cat's-paw | |||
1. | cat's-paw (person) a person used by another to gain an end | ||
Synonyms | instrument, pawn | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assistant, help, helper, supporter | ||
2. | cat's-paw (artifact) a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hitch | ||