Gaffer and Hand

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Gaffer noun - An electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set.

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Hand is an antonym for gaffer.

Nearby Words: gaff, gaffed, gaffe, gaffing

Hand noun - One who works for another for wages or a salary.

Usage example: the restaurant always hires several more hands for the busy summer season

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Gaffer is an antonym for hand. (British)

Nearby Words: handle, handy, handed, handful, handhold

old

old gaffer

old hand

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