Found 3 items, similar to gaffer.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: gaff taji, tombak ikan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: gaffer gaffer n 1: an elderly man [syn: old-timer, oldtimer, old geezer, antique] 2: an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set 3: a person who exercises control over workers; “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman” [syn: foreman, chief, honcho, boss]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Gaffer Gaffer \Gaf"fer\ (g[a^]f"f[~e]r), n. [Possibly contr. fr. godfather; but prob. fr. gramfer for grandfather. Cf. Gammer.] 1. An old fellow; an aged rustic. [1913 Webster] Go to each gaffer and each goody. --Fawkes. [1913 Webster] Note: Gaffer was originally a respectful title, now degenerated into a term of familiarity or contempt when addressed to an aged man in humble life. [1913 Webster] 2. A foreman or overseer of a gang of laborers. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]