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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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