gaffer

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It’s telling that while Mr. Deakins takes pains to praise his longtime gaffer, key grip, dolly grip, best boy and more, he never bothers to define those roles for the lay reader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

This means he ensures the director feels comfortable with the gaffer, the dolly grip, the key grip, so that there’s no one on set that feels like a stranger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

"Even before the final in 1990, the gaffer used to say 'winning a trophy will give you a kick-start'," said Pallister.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

At least that's what we're assuming with the Football Association of Ireland on record as saying that it intends to announce the new gaffer early month.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

‘Well, you can’t say fairer than that,’ said the gaffer.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien