noun
Meaning 1
A worker acting as a supervisor of other workers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
straw boss
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noun
Meaning 2
a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: assistant foreman
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: työnjohtaja — supervisor
- Finnish: kymppi — supervisor
- Spanish: jefe pajizo — supervisor
- Spanish: jefe pajoso — supervisor