steeplejack

steeplejack

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English steeple
English jack
English steeplejack

    From steeple + jack.

    Noun

    steeplejack (plural steeplejacks)

    1. 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.

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