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Old Man Used To Land Fish Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GAFFER" which means:
- noun
- • An elderly man
- • An electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set
- • A person who exercises control over workers
An example sentence would be:
- • "The gaffer is responsible for managing the lighting crew on a film set."
- • "The gaffer used a diffuser to soften the light for the scene."
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