Definitions for gaffgæf

gaffgæf(n.)

an iron hook with a handle for landing large fish.
the spur on a climbing iron, esp. as used by telephone linemen.
Category: Telegraphy and Telephony
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a fore-and-aft sail.
Category: Nautical, Navy
a metal spur for a gamecock.
(v.t.)to hook or land (a fish) with a gaff.

1275–1325; ME < MF gaffe, gaff

gaffgæf(n.)

Informal.harsh treatment, criticism, or ridicule (used esp. in the phrase stand the gaff).
Category: Common Vocabulary

1895–1900, Amer.

gaffgæf(v.t.)

1745–55

gaff(noun)
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
gaff(noun)
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
gaff(noun)
an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish

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.
gaff(Noun)
A minor error or faux pas.
We politely ignored his gaff.
gaff(Noun)
A trick or con.
The sideshow feat was a just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.
gaff(Noun)
A place of residence.
We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.
gaff(Noun)
The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
gaff(Noun)
A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.
gaff(Verb)
To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
gaff(Verb)
To cheat or hoax

Origin: from gaffe, from gaf, derivative of gafar, from derived from 0332033903310330033D.

Gaff(noun)
a barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish
Gaff(noun)
the spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended
Gaff(noun)
same as Gaffle, 1
Gaff(verb)
to strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon

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