Definition of gaff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He invited us to his gaff for dinner.
2.
- He made a gaff during the presentation.
3.
fishingTECH. tool with a hook for landing fishTECH.
- He used a gaff to pull the fish aboard.
4.
- The magician's gaff fooled everyone.
5.
sailingTECH. spar supporting a sail on a boatTECH.
- The gaff was crucial for controlling the sail.
6.
- She wore a gaff for a smoother look.
7.
- They went to a gaff where a local band was playing loudly.
Verb
1.
- The results were gaffed to look better.
2.
fishingTECH. hook and lift a fish out of the waterTECH.
- He gaffed a large fish during the tournament.
Images of gaff
person's home or residence 
tool with a hook for landing fish 
spar supporting a sail on a boat
Expressions with gaff
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withstand difficult situations or pressure
He managed to stand the gaff during the intense training sessions.
sailing rig with a sail supported by a gaff
The old schooner had a beautiful gaff rig.
having one or more gaff sails
The old schooner was beautifully gaff-rigged.
reveal a secret to others
He accidentally blew the gaff about the surprise party.
small triangular sail above a gaff sail
The ship hoisted the gaff-topsail for more speed.
entertainment with short plays and performances in 19th-century England
People enjoyed a penny gaff in the local theater.
Origin of gaff
French, gaffe (hook)
Terms with gaff included in their meaning
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maritime
raise the point of a gaff closer to perpendicular
entertainment
penny gaff, a cheap entertainment venue
sailing
gaff rig with parallel hoisted gaff
historical vessel
two-masted gaff-rigged vessel used historically
maritime
line used to raise a gaff or boom
sailing
sail set above the gaff on fore-and-aft boats
maritime
line from a gaff to control its position
maritime
sailing rig with a sail supported by a gaff
maritime
having one or more gaff sails
maritime
small triangular sail above a gaff sail
fishing
caught or hooked with a gaff
fishing
process of landing fish with a gaff
fishing
related to using a gaff in fishing
rigging
quadrilateral sail suspended from a gaff
Examples of gaff in a sentence
We spent the weekend relaxing at her cozy gaff. She committed a gaff by forgetting his name. The politician's gaff was widely reported in the media. The fisherman grabbed the gaff to secure his catch. A gaff is essential for deep-sea fishing trips. His gaff was soon discovered by the audience.
The con artist's gaff was surprisingly simple. Adjusting the gaff helped stabilize the vessel. The crew repaired the gaff before setting sail. He bought a new gaff for the upcoming performance. The store sells gaffs in various sizes and styles. The gaff was packed with people enjoying the live music. They stumbled upon a gaff that was open until dawn. The data was gaffed to mislead the investors. He gaffed the report to hide the errors. The fisherman expertly gaffed the struggling marlin. They gaffed the fish and hauled it onto the deck.
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- French:piaule, truquer, ...
- German:Bude, manipulieren, ...
- Italian:casa, manipolare, ...
- Spanish:casa, modificar, ...
- Portuguese:casa, alterar, ...
- Chinese:家, 篡改, ...
- Japanese:ガフ, 改ざんする, ...
- Arabic:مَنْزِل, زَوَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:בַּיִת, לְזַיֵּף, ...
- Russian:дом, подделывать, ...
- Ukrainian:дім, підтасувати, ...
- Hindi:घर, संशोधित करना, ...
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