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boilermaker

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪləmeɪkə/

Definition of boilermaker

noun

  • 1a worker who makes metal boilers for generating steam.
  • a metalworker in heavy industry.
  • 2North American a shot of whisky followed immediately by a glass of beer as a chaser.

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