gaffer Definition
gaf·fer (gaf′ər)
noun
- an old man, esp. one from the country: now usually humorous
- a master glass blower
- ☆ chief electrician in charge of lighting on a TV or film set
- 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.

