Meaning Of The Word Cat's-paw

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cat's-paw in American English
a person used by another to do dangerous, distasteful, or unlawful work; dupe
noun: a person used to serve the purposes of another; tool

cat's-paw in British English
noun: a person used by another as a tool; dupe

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