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gaffer Definition

gaf·fer (gafər)

noun

  1. an old man, esp. one from the country: now usually humorous
  2. a master glass blower
  3. ☆ chief electrician in charge of lighting on a TV or film set
  4. Brit. a foreman of a group of workers

Etymology: altered < godfather

gaffer Usage Examples

Possessives

tape: They are fixed using epoxy and then gaffer's tape.

Converse of object

  • tape: This list was gaffer taped to the wall at the rear of the stage.
  • don: Dons gaffer Calderwood told the Daily Record: " I've told Danny and Neil they will not be offered new contracts.
  • impress: Ritchie has a keen eye for goal and has impressed the gaffer with his strike rate in youth football.
  • have: Luckily now tho, we have a gaffer who knows what he is doing and will make the necessary changes.
  • know: Little did the Hibs manager know the gaffer had made up his mind I wasn't going.
  • show: But you have to do what you can and try to show the gaffer you are worth a place in the team.

Adjective modifier

new: I'm looking forward to working with the new gaffer.

Modifies a noun

tape: Use gaffer tape on the inside of the shirt to close the shirt up.

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