gaffer

Definition of Gaffer in English :

an elderly man

2. gaffer

an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set

a person who exercises control over workers

Example Sentences:
'if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Gaffer

noun

1.

an old man, esp one living in the country: often used affectionately or patronizingly

Compare gammer

2. informal, mainly British

a boss, foreman, or owner of a factory, mine, etc

3.

the senior electrician on a television or film set

noun

1.

an old man, esp. one from the country

now usually humorous see also gammer

2.

a master glass blower

3. US

chief electrician in charge of lighting on a TV or film set

4. British

a foreman of a group of workers

n.

1. An electrician in charge of lighting on a movie or television set.

2. Chiefly British An old man or a rustic.

3. Chiefly British A boss or foreman.