steeplejack

[stee-puhl-jak]

noun

1. a person who climbs steeples, towers, or the like, to build or repair them.

steeplejack

/ ˈstiːpəlˌdʒæk /

noun

1. a person trained and skilled in the construction and repair of steeples, chimneys, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of steeplejack¹

First recorded in 1880–85; steeple + jack ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of steeplejack¹

C19: from _steeple + _jack ¹ (in the sense: a man or fellow)

Example Sentences

Tom Jones is a steeplejack and director of the old buildings conservation specialist firm, Jones and Fraser.

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In the end, a steeplejack had to "rescue each one in turn at great expense".

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More than 400 items formerly belonging to steeplejack Fred Dibnah, including tools, ladders and an engine, have been sold at auction.

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A Church of Scotland spokesman said it did not cause major damage and steeplejacks would carry out temporary repairs.

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The Mackinac Bridge Authority says steeplejacks, who climb out onto the bridge’s cables and beams, are inspecting the bridge for any winter damage.

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