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1. (noun) gaff
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock

2. (noun) gaff
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail

3. (noun) gaff
an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish

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1. (noun) gaff
a barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish

2. (noun) gaff
the spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended

3. (noun) gaff
same as Gaffle, 1

4. (verb) gaff
to strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon

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