gaffers

The word “gaffers” has 2 syllables: gaf-fers

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæfərz/


What is synonym and antonym for gaffers?

In the thesaurus, “gaffers” has 30 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaffers along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gaffers

  • ancients
  • bosses
  • captains
  • chiefs
  • directors
  • elder
  • foremen
  • founder
  • gangers
  • geriatrics
  • grandfather
  • graybeards
  • helmsmen
  • leaders
  • managers
  • masters
  • mistresses
  • old-timers
  • oldsters
  • overseers
  • patriarchs
  • principals
  • ruler
  • rulers
  • skippers
  • stewards
  • superintendents
  • superiors
  • supervisors
  • taskmasters

Antonyms for gaffers

Meanings of gaffers

  • noun
    1. A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
    2. A glassblower.
    3. An old man.
    4. A foreman.
    5. A sailor.
    6. (in Maritime regions) The baby in the house.

Example Sentences

  • The film set was a hive of activity, with multiple gaffers adjusting lights and shadows.
  • The concert venue relied on the expertise of skilled gaffers to create a captivating visual experience.
  • In the theater production, the backstage crew of gaffers worked seamlessly to enhance the stage lighting.
  • The live event was a success thanks to the coordination of the dedicated team of gaffers.
  • On the photography shoot, the professional gaffers fine-tuned the lighting setup for the perfect shot.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaffers, such as: ancients, bosses, captains, chiefs, directors, elder, foremen.

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Related Words

gangers

  • bosses
  • captains
  • chiefs
  • commanders
  • employers
  • foremen
  • gaffers
  • headmen
  • helmsmen
  • jefes
  • kingpins
  • leaders
  • leadmen
  • managers
  • masters
  • overlords
  • overseers
  • principals
  • rulers
  • skippers
  • sovereigns
  • standard-bearers
  • stewards
  • straw bosses
  • superintendents
  • superiors
  • supervisors

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