gaffer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is in charge of a crew on a fishing boat or a film set.

  - "The gaffer on the fishing boat gave the signal to start hauling in the nets."
  - "The gaffer on the film set ensured that all the actors were in position before the scene was shot."

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Rhymes

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harper , raper , quaver

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Variants

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gaffer , gaffers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'boss' or 'foreman' in the Cornish language, possibly from the word 'gavas' meaning 'staff' or 'rod'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gaffer' is also used in the field of lighting to refer to the chief lighting technician on a film or television production.

2. In the British navy, a gaffer was a sailor responsible for the maintenance of the gaff, a long pole used to hoist sails.

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Related Concepts

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1. Captain: Both gaffer and captain are titles for individuals in charge of a group, but a captain typically has more overall authority and responsibility than a gaffer.

2. Foreman: A foreman is a supervisor of a work crew, similar to a gaffer, but the term is more commonly used in industrial settings.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gaffer' has been used to refer to an elderly person or a wise and experienced person. In music, it is sometimes used as a term of address for a band leader or a musician with significant experience.

How to Memorize "gaffer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in charge of a crew, whether on a fishing boat or a film set.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gaffer' with the idea of someone in charge or someone who is experienced and knowledgeable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gaffer' is similar to 'cap'-'per' or 'fore-'man'.

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