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

Captain Ashley Williams was one of those who texted out his feelings to "lay off the gaffer", saying the players should not escape criticism but together they would get it right.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

‘Well, I was born lucky, whatever my gaffer may say. There’s another wish come true! Where is he?’

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