ward heeler


ward heeler

n. Informal A worker for the ward organization of a political machine.

ward heeler

n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) politics derogatory US a party worker who canvasses votes and performs chores for a political boss. Also called: heeler

ward′ heel`er



n. a minor politician who canvasses voters and does other chores for a political machine or party boss. [1885–90, Amer.]

ward heeler

A person who works for a political party within a particular ward.
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