"gaffer grip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gaffer grips [plural]
Etymology: From gaffer (“lighting electrician”) + grip. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gaffer grip (plural gaffer grips)
  1. (television) A clamp that can be attached to part of a set and used to hold lights. Categories (topical): Television
    Sense id: en-gaffer_grip-en-noun-1GWX9pJl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: broadcasting, media, television

Inflected forms

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