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gaff
- pronunciation:
- gaef
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a metal hook with a handle, used to land large fish.
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| definition 2: |
a spar that extends or supports the upper edge of certain sails.
- similar words:
- yard
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| definition 3: |
a hook or spur as found on a climbing iron.
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| definition 4: |
a trick; hoax.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
gaffed, gaffing, gaffs |
| definition 1: |
to hook or pull in (a fish) using a gaff.
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| definition 2: |
to deceive; trick.
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| related words: |
bilk, skin |
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