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steeplejack

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stee·ple·jack  (stpl-jk)
n.
One who builds or maintains very high structures, such as steeples.

steeplejack [ˈstiːpəlˌdʒæk]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a person trained and skilled in the construction and repair of steeples, chimneys, etc.
[from steeple + jack1 (in the sense: a man or fellow)]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.steeplejack - someone who builds or maintains very tall structures
laborer, labourer, manual laborer, jack - someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
Translations
steeplejack [ˈstiːpəldʒæk] nréparateur m de clochers et de hautes cheminées
steeplejack [ˈstiːplˌdʒæk] nchi ripara campanili e ciminiere


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