Simple Definition of gaffer

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gaffer

noun

plural gaffers
: a person who is in charge of the lights that are used when making a movie, television show, etc.

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“Gaffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gaffer. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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