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Definition gaffer in British English

gaffer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɡæfə(r)/
1

someone whose job is to control the use of the lights when a film is being made

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2

a man who is in charge of other people, especially workers

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3

an old man

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Definition gaffer in British English