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boilermaker
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boil·er·mak·er  (boilr-mkr)
n.
1. One that makes or repairs boilers.
2. Slang A drink of whiskey with a beer chaser.

boilermaker [ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkə]
n
1. (Business / Professions) a person who works with metal in heavy industry; plater or welder
2. Brit slang a beer drink consisting of half of draught mild and half of bottled brown ale
3. US slang a drink of whisky followed by a beer chaser
Translations
boilermaker [ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkəʳ] Ncalderero/a m/f
boilermaker [ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkəʳ] noperaio metallurgico
boilermaker [ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkəʳ] noperaio metallurgico


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The Boilermakers, playing in front of their home crowd at Mackey Arena, scored the final seven points at the free throw line.
Affiliated entities include the sheet metal workers, pipe trades, asbestos workers, iron workers, electricians and telecommunications workers and boilermakers providing skilled workers on New Jersey's leading construction projects.
Upon acquiring the plant, Celanese immediately took up contract negotiations with the Boilermakers union.
 
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