cat's-paw

Noun
  1. A person used by another to gain an end (synset 110229217)
    is a type of: assistant, help, helper, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    same as: instrument, pawn
  2. A hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked (synset 102989283)
    is a type of: hitch - a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

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