Gaffer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡæfɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gaffer is a noun meaning (film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
Meaning
(film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
More Meanings
- A glassblower.
- Someone aboard a boat whose duty is to gaff a (large) fish once the angler has reeled it in.
- (colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
- (UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.
- A sailor.
- (Canada) The baby in the house.
Example Sentences
And you're here to tell me what's what. Just like your bloody gaffer promised.
The apprentice carries a gather of glass on the blowpipe to the gaffer's bench […]
If thou return not, Gammer o'er her pail Will sing in sorrow, 'neath the brinded cow, And Gaffer sigh over his nut-brown ale […]
Word Forms
- gaffers
Synonyms for gaffer
Depending on context, synonyms include antique, foreman, honcho, old-timer, mossback, boss.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foreman, boss, honcho, old-timer, chief, antique.
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