Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cats-paw
noun
/ˈkæts pɔː/
Definition
A person used by another to serve his or her purposes.
Examples
- She was just a cats-paw in his scheme to take over the company.
- The manager used his assistant as a cats-paw to carry out the unfair practices.
Meaning
Cats-paw often refers to someone who is manipulated by another party to achieve their goals, often without realizing it.
Synonyms
- tool
- puppet
- stooge
