Download the app
educalingo
Search
I was in the Air Force and was a boom operator (in-flight refueling). I got my comedy start in the Air Force.
Sinbad

Meaning of "boom operator" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF BOOM OPERATOR

boom operator  [buːm ˈɒpəˌreɪtə] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOOM OPERATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boom operator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOOM OPERATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of boom operator in the English dictionary

The definition of boom operator in the dictionary is a person whose profession it is to operate a boom.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOOM OPERATOR


accelerator
ækˈsɛləˌreɪtə
configurator
kənˈfɪɡəˌreɪtə
corporator
ˈkɔːpəˌreɪtə
decorator
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə
enumerator
ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪtə
evaporator
ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtə
generator
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə
incinerator
ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪtə
incorporator
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtə
moderator
ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə
numerator
ˈnjuːməˌreɪtə
obturator
ˈɒbtjʊəˌreɪtə
operator
ˈɒpəˌreɪtə
perforator
ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtə
recuperator
rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtə
refrigerator
rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtə
respirator
ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə
saturator
ˈsætʃəˌreɪtə
separator
ˈsɛpəˌreɪtə
transliterator
trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOOM OPERATOR

bools
boom
boom and bust
boom baby
boom box
boom time
boom town
boom-bust
boomburb
boomer
boomerang
boomerang kid
booming
boomingly
boomkin
boomlet
boomslang
boomy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOOM OPERATOR

administrator
arbitrator
calculator
collaborator
comparator
curator
demonstrator
illustrator
imperator
integrator
liberator
linear accelerator
narrator
orator
particle accelerator
perpetrator
preparator
random number generator
switchboard operator
tour operator
vibrator

Synonyms and antonyms of boom operator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boom operator» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF BOOM OPERATOR

Find out the translation of boom operator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boom operator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boom operator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

吊臂操作员
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

operador de micrófono
570 millions of speakers

English

boom operator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बूम ऑपरेटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مشغل الازدهار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оператор бум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

operador de som
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বুম অপারেটর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Perchman
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Boom operator
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tonangler
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブームオペレーター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

붐 오퍼레이터
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Operator boom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

điều hành phát triển vượt bậc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏற்றம் ஆபரேட்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बूम ऑपरेटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Patlama operatörü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

operatore al microfono
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mikrofoniarz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оператор бум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

operator de boom-ul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χειριστής έκρηξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boom operateur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bom operatör
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

boom operatør
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boom operator

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOOM OPERATOR»

The term «boom operator» is regularly used and occupies the 63.779 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
70
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «boom operator» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of boom operator
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «boom operator».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOOM OPERATOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boom operator» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boom operator» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boom operator

EXAMPLES

QUOTES WITH «BOOM OPERATOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word boom operator.
1
Sinbad
I was in the Air Force and was a boom operator (in-flight refueling). I got my comedy start in the Air Force.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOOM OPERATOR»

Discover the use of boom operator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boom operator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sound Production Handbook
It is difficult to cover the role of the boom operator fully, as so much of the job is learned by experience, but basically he or she must be able to place the microphone to gain maximum signal from the source while obtaining the maximum ...
Don Atkinson, 2013
2
Extraordinary Jobs in Entertainment
Boom operators are important to the success of a show, film, or play, and most people are very well aware of that. There's always a place in a production for a good, experienced boom operator. Pitfalls As with many jobs in entertainment, it can ...
Alecia T. Devantier, Carol A. Turkington, 2009
3
Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound
Each boom operator uses the technique that best serves the mixer and most successfully captures the desired vocal performance. Whatever technique you and/or your boom operator use, be consistent! Changing technique in the middle of ...
David Lewis Yewdall, 2012
4
Sound for Film and Television
This new edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest advances in HD technology, new hardware and software systems, new distribution methods, wireless sound capture, and more.
Tomlinson Holman, 2012
5
Around-the-World Flights: A History
11th AREFS crew T-04: 1st Lt. Richard Kahler—Aircraft Commander; 2nd Lt. Franklin Cantwell—Pilot; 1st Lt. Joseph Murphy—Navigator; T/Sgt. Carl Williams —Flight Engineer; S/Sgt. John Dodge—Boom Operator 11th AREFS crew T-13: Maj.
Patrick M. Stinson, 2011
6
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video
Ultimately, the recording of quality production sound relies on successful teamwork between the production sound mixer and the boom operator. The mixer is not a magician; he can only record sound that is properly microphoned. Because ...
David K. Irving, Peter W. Rea, 2006
7
The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the ...
A telescoping boom, mounted on the lower aft fuselage, was made "flyable" by means of a pair of rudimentary elevons controlled by the boom operator in the rear gunner's position. The receiving aircraft moved up on the tanker from behind  ...
Robert A. Mann, 2004
8
Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and ...
A boom operator must maintain both a consistent distancebetween the speaker and microphone and the proper onaxismikeangle during a take. Pulling the boom away from a speaker, even a few inches, or slightly positioning the microphone ...
Mick Hurbis-Cherrier, 2012
9
Introduction to Media Production: The Path to Digital Media ...
In general, the boom operator should keep a uniform distance between the subject and the mic. Sometimes it may be necessary to vary this distance, however. To achieve proper sound perspective in singlecamera recording, the mic may have ...
Robert B. Musburger, Gorham Anders Kindem, 2009
10
2004 Logistics Demensions vol2
Navy aircraft are expected to control their own refueling with regard to the tanker and are monitored by a boom operator within the tanker. If this concept were to be adopted with the boom system, a single boom operator could still be used.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOOM OPERATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boom operator is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Incredible Things You Didn't Know About 'The Shining'
The boom operator, holding the mic over their heads, for what must have felt like days? Well it doesn't end there either! The opening sequence ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
2
Sound Devices 664 keeps pace with iPhone-lensed indie feature …
“As the sound guy and the boom operator, I had the most to carry. Having the mixer and recorder in one machine proved invaluable for this ... «SHOOT Online, Jul 15»
3
It was Morocco's 'Argo' — but with drug smugglers making the film
Ron Stevenson is listed as a producer in the opening credits; Scott Stevenson was a boom operator. "I held the mike a lot," Scott said of his role ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
4
Indie writer-director of post-9/11 thriller 'Retina' a multitasking whiz
"I dedicated every hour of every day to do this," he said, adding that Goranson and his assistants, including a boom operator, would act as ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
5
Refueling Fighter Aircraft during Northern Edge
Sgt. Erica Knight, boom operator, and Tech. Sgt. Jason P. Wesche, instructor boom, watch for an approaching fighter aircraft to refuel from a ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jun 15»
6
Aberdeen Natives Work as Jet Boom Operators
A high school recruiter sparked Jordan Gese's interest in the boom operator job, and Davis Gese soon followed in his brother's footsteps. «AviationPros.com, Jun 15»
7
Air National Guard units host partnership day
... Squadron boom operator, in a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during Saber Strike 2015. Exercise Saber Strike 2015 has ... «DVIDS, Jun 15»
8
Nearly 6000 military personnel participate in Northern Edge exercise
The 33-year-old boom operator climbed the ladder into the refueling ... Knight lowered herself into the boom operator controls, with Wesche on ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jun 15»
9
Great State: Air Force Reserve Artist Draws on a Unique Canvas
Longtime boom operator Darby Perrin has only done one thing longer than work around or fly on KC-135's. Occasionally he will paint on them ... «kfor.com, Jun 15»
10
MacDill reservists return from SWA
Fill is the Chief boom operator for the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron. Boom operators are responsible for extending the boom on a tanker to ... «Minuteman, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Boom operator [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/boom-operator>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z