walking boss

noun

A maritime foreman who goes about from place to place, rather than supervising one particular location.

Meanings

nounwalking boss (plural walking bosses)

plural walking bosses

  1. A maritime foreman who goes about from place to place, rather than supervising one particular location.
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Chicago

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