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Definition of Gaff
Gaff Gaff Gaff, n. [OE. gaffe, F. gaffe an iron hook with which
seamen pull great fishes into their ships; cf. Ir. gaf, gafa
hook; perh. akin to G. gabel fork, Skr. gabhasti. Cf.
Gaffle, Gable.]
1. A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen
in securing heavy fish.
2. (Naut.) The spar upon which the upper edge of a
fore-and-aft sail is extended.
3. Same as Gaffle, 1. --Wright.
Gaff Gaff Gaff, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gaffed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Gaffing.]
To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of
a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon.
