cat's-paw

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Noun cat's-paw has 2 senses

instrument, pawn, cat's-paw - a person used by another to gain an end
--₁ is a kind of assistant, helper, help, supporter
cat's-paw - a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked
--₂ is a kind of hitch