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Meaning of
gaff
in English
gaff
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Definitions
Noun
a
hook-like
tool
for
catching
fish
;
pole
attachment
The
fisherman
used
a
gaff
to
lift
the
heavy
fish
into
the
boat
.
a
social
mistake
or
embarrassing
error
She
made
a
gaff
at
the
party
by
accidentally
insulting
the
host
.
a
deceptive
trick
or
scam
The
scammer
tried
to
pull
a
gaff
on
the
unsuspecting
tourist
with
a
fake
lottery
.
a
spar
for
controlling
sails
(
nautical
context
)
The
sailor
adjusted
the
gaff
to
optimize
the
sail's
angle
and
maximize
speed
.
a
home
or
residence
(
informal
)
The
family's
gaff
was
a
cozy
little
house
on
the
outskirts
of
town
.
a
type
of
adhesive
tape
(
Clippers
)
The
stagehand
used
a
special
type
of
gaff
tape
to
secure
the
wires
.
Verb
to
catch
or
land
using
a
gaff
tool
The
experienced
fisherman
was
able
to
gaff
the
large
tuna
with
ease
.
to
deceive
or
cheat
someone
;
swindle
The
con
artist
tried
to
gaff
the
elderly
woman
out
of
her
life
savings
.
to
cover
or
fasten
with
gaffer
tape
The
electrician
used
gaff
tape
to
secure
the
loose
cables
.
to
attach
with
adhesive
tape
The
stage
crew
had
to
gaff
the
wires
to
the
floor
to
prevent
tripping
hazards
.
