1. The act of pulling the wires, as of a puppet; hence, secret influence or management, especially in politics; intrigue.

What does pulling wire mean?

To use the power or influence one has over others, especially people of importance, to get what one wants or to help someone else. I hear that the only reason Johnny got into college was because his dad pulled some strings with the president of the university.

What is wire-pulling lubricant used for?

What is a cable pulling lubricant? A cable pulling lubricant is a specialty product designed to reduce the friction of a cable while pulling into a conduit. The friction reduction lowers the force required to pull the cable into the conduit. This reduces the tension (tensile stress) on the cable during installation.