chief executive officer vs gaffer

chief executive officer

noun
  • The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis; CEO. 

gaffer

noun
  • The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, publican. 

  • A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production. 

  • The baby in the house. 

  • A sailor. 

  • An old man. 

  • A glassblower. 

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