gaffer | ||
1. | [ noun ] (electricity,work) an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set | |
Related terms: | electrician | |
2. | [ noun ] an elderly man | |
Synonyms: | mossback old_geezer antique oldtimer old-timer | |
Related terms: | old_man | |
3. | [ noun ] (work) a person who exercises control over workers | |
Synonyms: | boss foreman chief honcho | |
Examples: | "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" |
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Related terms: | leader supervisor straw_boss ganger baas | |
Similar spelling: |
gauffer Gaver Gaber goffer gabor |