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gaffer [ˈgæfə] n
1. an old man, esp one living in the country: often used affectionately or patronizingly Compare gammer 2. Informal chiefly Brit a boss, foreman, or owner of a factory, mine, etc. 3. (Performing Arts) the senior electrician on a television or film set [alteration of godfather] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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With the success of the gloves and lifting belts among gaffers, it was only natural that we decided to increase our market by expanding to the consumer fitness market. Salt-of-the-earth grips and gaffers are pulling down solidly middle- to upper-middle class wages--the kinds of jobs that many communities would love to have. Author Tom Cunliffe has run his own gaffers all over the world, and his Hand, Reef & Steer: Traditional Sialing Skills For Classic Boats (1574092030, $24. |
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