gaffer
/ˈɡæfər/
noun
- The chief electrician on a movie or television set, responsible for lighting.
- The gaffer adjusted the lights to create a dramatic shadow on the actor's face.
- She worked as a gaffer on several big-budget films before becoming a director of photography.
- The gaffer called for a break while the crew repositioned the large studio lights.
- An old man, especially one in charge of a group of workers or a farm laborer.
- My grandfather was a gaffer on a sheep farm in the countryside.
- The gaffer tipped his cap and pointed toward the barn where the tools were kept.
- The old gaffer sat on the porch, watching the younger workers load the hay.
- A person in charge; a boss or manager, especially in informal British English.
- The gaffer said we could leave early if we finished the job by noon.
- The team's gaffer gave a motivational speech before the big match.
- You'll have to ask the gaffer if you want a day off next week.
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