commanding officer vs gaffer

commanding officer

noun
  • The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit. 

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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