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

The opinion that really matters, though, is that of his gaffer and Rohl is clearly a big fan.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 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

"We know the tactics that the gaffer has given us and if we stick to the plan, we know we have a great chance in every game we play."

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

‘What I saw in the Mirror: trees cut down and all, and my old gaffer turned out of the Row. I ought to have hurried back quicker.’

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