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Definition of Gaff
Gaff

A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish.

The spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended.

Same as Gaffle, 1.

To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon.

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Gaff Translations

gaff in German is Landungshaken
gaff in Swedish is nonsens, dumt prat, ljuster


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