Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person whose job is to build, repair, or maintain very tall structures: A steeplejack is a specialized worker who performs construction, maintenance, and repair work on tall structures such as steeples, chimneys, towers, and skyscrapers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The church hired a steeplejack to repair the damaged weathervane on the spire.
  • Steeplejacks require specialized safety equipment and training to work at such great heights.
  • It was a job for a professional steeplejack, not a regular construction worker.

Advanced Usage

• The term "steeplejack" historically emphasized work on church steeples but now encompasses work on various tall industrial and commercial structures.
  • Modern steeplejacks often work on telecommunications towers and wind turbines.

Variants and Related Words

• Steeplejacking (n): The profession or activity of working as a steeplejack.
  • Steeplejacking is a dangerous but essential trade.

Synonyms

• High-rise worker: A general term for someone who works on tall buildings.
• Tower climber: Specifically refers to someone who climbs and works on communication or transmission towers.

Noun

1. someone who builds or maintains very tall structures