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Vinony

boilermaker

noun

  1. person who works in the boiler construction or repair trade
  2. whiskey with beer as a chaser
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proper noun

  1. a Purdue University student or alumnus
  2. a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
  3. a member of a Purdue University sports team
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkɚ/

noun

Etymology: From boiler + maker.

  1. A person qualified to make or repair boilers.

    “The sole boilermaker visited the out-depots if necessary, but such occasions were exceptional, engines being worked up to Horsham on suitable duties and changed over as required.”

  2. A whiskey with a beer chaser.

    “the beauteous Asian was […] knocking back boilermakers and their helpers at an astonishing pace.”