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Definitions from the WebTerm: Cat's Paw Noun: Sense 1: A person used by another to carry out an unpleasant or dangerous task. Example sentence: She felt like a cat's paw, constantly being manipulated by her boss to take on all the difficult projects. Sense 2: A small curved tool shaped like a cat's paw, used for pulling out nails or lifting objects. Example sentence: The carpenter used a cat's paw to remove the stubborn nails from the wooden board. Related Products: Cat's Paw ToolIdiom: Sense: A cat's paw Example sentence: He knew he was being used as a cat's paw in their political game, but he played along for his own benefit. Related Products: Political Strategy BooksLocal Usage: In some regions, "cat's paw" is also a local name for a type of shellfish found along the coast. Related Products: Shellfish Cookbook | ||||
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