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English noun: cat's-paw

1. cat's-paw (person) a person used by another to gain an end


Synonymsinstrument, 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









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