What does gaffer mean?
Gaffer means (film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production..
Gaffer
/ɡæfɚ/ · noun
Meaning
(film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production..
Definitions by Sense
- (film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
- 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
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 […]
And you're here to tell me what's what. Just like your bloody gaffer promised.
Synonyms for gaffer
Antonyms for gaffer
Related Words
Word Forms
- gaffers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gaffer?
Common synonyms include antique, foreman, honcho, old-timer.
What is the opposite of gaffer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gaffer in a sentence?
The apprentice carries a gather of glass on the blowpipe to the gaffer's bench […]
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