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gaff

UK
/ɡæf/
US
/ɡæf/

Translations

gaffnoun
gaffs
pl
UK
/ɡæf/
US
/ɡæf/
The sailor used a gaff to secure the sail.
Моряк использовал гаф, чтобы закрепить парус.
The politician's gaff during the speech was widely reported.
Ошибка политика во время речи широко освещалась.
Additional translations
гафф
крюк
Synonyms
grappling hook
barb
spike
claw
hook
gaffverb
gaffed
Past Simple
gaffed
Past Participle
gaffing
Gerund
UK
/ɡæf/
US
/ɡæf/
He managed to gaff the fish just in time.
Ему удалось подцепить рыбу как раз вовремя.
Synonyms
hook
catch
snag
grasp
seize
gaffadjective
Used attributively to describe vessels, rigs, or sails that carry or are equipped with a gaff (e.g., "gaff schooner").

Definitions

gaffnoun
A stick with a hook or barbed spear, used for landing large fish.
The fisherman used a gaff to pull the large tuna onto the boat.
A house, apartment, or other place of residence.
He invited us over to his new gaff for a housewarming party.
A spar that supports and extends the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail.
When the wind picked up, the skipper eased the gaff to spill some air from the mainsail.
A trick, gimmick, or concealed device used to create a deceptive effect, especially in magic or sideshow performances.
The magician’s disappearing act relied on a simple metal gaff hidden in the table.
gaffverb
To hook or land a fish using a gaff.
The fisherman expertly gaffed the large tuna as it neared the boat.
To seize or impale with a gaff.
The crew gaffed the heavy net to bring it aboard.
gaffadjective
Rigged with, carrying, or relating to a gaff sail.
They chartered a classic gaff-rigged cutter for the coastal race.
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