Synonyms of the word catspaw


CAT'S-PAWASSISTANT - HELP - HELPER - HITCH - INSTRUMENT - PAWN - SUPPORTER

cat's-paw

  • n. A paw of a cat.
  • n. (figuratively) Someone who acts in another's interest, (properly) unknowingly or through trickery.
  • n. (nautical) A minor breeze that ripples the surface of a body of water.
  • n. (nautical) A twisting variant of the lark's-foot hitch which forms two small bights used to hook a pair…
  • n. (figuratively, uncommon) Someone or something that comes down quickly upon a victim in the manner of a…
  • n. (US carpentry) A small crowbar with a handle at a right angle to a blade with a V-shaped notch, principally…
  • n. (historical weaponry, torture) A metal set of claws worn over the hand or wielded in the hand used to…
  • n. (US law) A supervisor whose reliance on a subordinate's analysis is so complete as to render him or her…
  • n. Any of several species of North American freshwater mussels of the genus Epioblasma, especially E. obliquata.
  • n. Any of several species of Australian bloodworts of the genus Anigozanthos, especially A. humilis.

assistant

  • adj. Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.
  • adj. Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.
  • n. (obsolete) Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.
  • n. A person who assists or helps someone else.
  • n. (Britain) Sales assistant.
  • n. A software tool that provides assistance in some task.

help

  • n. (uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
  • n. (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
  • n. Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
  • n. (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation…
  • n. (uncountable, euphemistic) Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social…
  • v. (transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
  • v. (transitive) To contribute in some way to.
  • v. (intransitive) To provide assistance.
  • v. (transitive) To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive…
  • interj. A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance.

helper

  • n. One who helps; an aide.
  • n. (Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family, or in a market.

hitch

  • n. A sudden pull.
  • n. Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope . See List of hitch knots…
  • n. A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.
  • n. (informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
  • n. A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch.
  • n. A period of time. Most often refers to time spent in the military.
  • v. (transitive) To pull with a jerk.
  • v. (transitive) To attach, tie or fasten.
  • v. (informal) To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.
  • v. (informal, transitive) contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.
  • v. (intransitive) To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.
  • v. (intransitive) To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.
  • v. (Britain) To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.

instrument

  • n. A device used to produce music.
  • n. A means or agency for achieving an effect.
  • n. A measuring or displaying device.
  • n. A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
  • n. (law) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
  • n. (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
  • v. (transitive) To apply measuring devices.
  • v. (transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
  • v. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

pawn

  • n. (chess) The most common chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess each side has eight;…
  • n. (colloquial) Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end, usually not the end that individual…
  • n. The state of being held as security for a loan, or as a pledge.
  • n. An instance of pawning something.
  • n. (now rare) An item given as security on a loan, or as a pledge.
  • n. (rare) A pawn shop, pawnbroker.
  • v. To pledge; to stake or wager.
  • v. To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
  • n. Alternative form of paan.
  • v. (video games) Alternative form of pwn.

supporter

  • n. A person who gives support to someone or something.
  • n. Something that supports another thing.

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