steeplejack
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stee·ple·jack
(stē′pəl-jăk′)n.
One who builds or maintains very high structures, such as steeples.
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steeplejack
(ˈstiːpəlˌdʒæk)n
(Building) a person trained and skilled in the construction and repair of steeples, chimneys, etc
[C19: from steeple + jack1 (in the sense: a man or fellow)]
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stee•ple•jack
(ˈsti pəlˌdʒæk)n.
a person who climbs steeples, towers, etc., to build or repair them.
[1880–85]
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Noun 1. steeplejack - someone who builds or maintains very tall structures
laborer, labourer, manual laborer, jack - someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
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