Definition

Noun: - The foreman or supervisor of a work gang: A "ganger" is a person who is in charge of a group of workers, especially in manual labor such as construction, roadwork, or railway maintenance. The ganger is responsible for overseeing the work, ensuring tasks are completed correctly and safely, and often acts as the direct link between the laborers and higher management.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ganger instructed the crew on where to lay the new railway tracks.
  • As the ganger, his job was to ensure everyone on the site followed safety protocols.
  • The construction company hired an experienced ganger to lead the drainage work.

Advanced Usage

• "To work as a ganger": To hold the position of a gang foreman.
  • After ten years as a laborer, he was promoted to work as a ganger.

Variants and Related Words

• Gang (n): A group of workers, especially laborers, working together.
  • A gang of workers was assigned to repair the road.
• Foreman (n): A worker, especially a man, who supervises and directs other workers. (This is a close synonym and a more general term.)
  • The foreman called a meeting to discuss the project timeline.

Synonyms

• Foreman: A supervisor of a group of workers.
• Supervisor: A person who supervises activities or people.
• Crew chief: The leader of a crew of workers.
• Overseer: A person who supervises others, especially workers.

Related Phrases

• Gang foreman: Another term for "ganger," explicitly stating the role.
  • The gang foreman reported the day's progress to the site manager.

Noun

1. the foreman of a work gang