1. skilled workers who make, install, and repair boilers and other large metal containers
Usage: trade profession
2. alcoholic drinks consisting of beer served with a shot of whiskey
Usage: informal; bar terminology

Examples

• The boilermakers worked overtime to repair the damaged steam system.
• Local boilermakers union members voted to approve the new contract.
• She trained for two years to become one of the few female boilermakers in the plant.
• The bartender served boilermakers to the construction crew after work.
• He ordered two boilermakers and settled in at the bar.
• The factory employed dozens of skilled boilermakers for maintenance work.