1. An iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
   "The fisherman skilfully used the gaff to bring the tuna aboard"
    
2. A sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
   "The use of gaffs in cockfighting is now illegal in many countries"
    
3. A spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
   "The sailing boat's gaff allowed for better control of the mainsail"
    
4. [Brit, informal] A person's home or residence
   "We're having a party at my gaff this weekend"

Sounds like: furze, furs, fgaff, g

Derived forms: gaffs

Type of: hook, spar, spike

Part of: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, sailing ship, sailing vessel, tackle

Encyclopedia: Gaff, John