ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Boilermaker

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Boilermaker is a noun meaning A person qualified to make or repair boilers.

Meaning

A person qualified to make or repair boilers.

More Meanings

  1. (US) A whiskey with a beer chaser.

Example Sentences

the beauteous Asian was […] knocking back boilermakers and their helpers at an astonishing pace.
The sole boilermaker visited the out-depots if necessary, but such occasions were exceptional, engines being worked up to Horsham on suitable duties and changed over as required.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include boilersmith, boiler, boilerman, boatmaker, brewer, steamfitter.

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