Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
steeplejack. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
steeplejack, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
steeplejack in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
steeplejack you have here. The definition of the word
steeplejack will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
steeplejack, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Noun
steeplejack (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
person whose job involves climbing tall structures in order to make repairs
See also