steeplejack
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editsteeplejack (plural steeplejacks)
- A person whose job involves climbing tall structures like steeples in order to make repairs.
- 1958, Saul Bellow, Henderson the Rain King:
- Whether it's a rigger or steeple jack or window washer or any person who has strong nerves and a skilled body.
Translations
editperson whose job involves climbing tall structures in order to make repairs
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