gaffer

🇺🇸 /ˈɡæfər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡæfə(r)/
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noun
R

A leader or boss in various settings, like a factory or sports team.

The gaffer made sure everyone on the factory floor was working efficiently.

R

The chief electrician and lighting director on a film or TV set.

On the movie set, the gaffer was responsible for setting up the lights.

translation

n. A leader or boss in various settings, like a factory or sports team.; The chief electrician and lighting director on a film or TV set.

Word Forms

Plural gaffers

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