steeplejack

noun

Etymology

From steeple + jack.

  1. derived from jaque
  2. derived from jacke
  3. inherited from jakke
  4. formed as steeplejack — “steeple + jack

Definitions

  1. A person whose job involves climbing tall structures like steeples in order to make…

    A person whose job involves climbing tall structures like steeples in order to make repairs.

    • Whether it's a rigger or steeple jack or window washer or any person who has strong nerves and a skilled body.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA