gaffer (n.)

  1. an elderly man

    [ Syn: old-timer , oldtimer , old geezer , antique ]

  2. an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set

  3. a person who exercises control over workers; if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman

    [ Syn: foreman , chief , honcho , boss ]

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