gaff
- Noun. A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
- Noun. A minor error or faux pas.
- Noun. A trick or con.
- Noun. (British, slang) A place of residence.
- Noun. (context, nautical) The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
- Noun. A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.
- Verb. To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
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