Gaff

English Meaning

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

1. A large iron hook attached to a pole or handle and used to land large fish.
2. Nautical A spar attached to the mast and used to extend the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail.
3. A sharp metal spur or spike fastened to the leg of a gamecock.
4. A climbing hook used by telephone and electric line workers.
5. Slang A trick or gimmick, especially one used in a swindle or to rig a game.
6. Slang Harshness of treatment; abuse.
7. To hook or land (a fish) using a gaff.
8. To equip (a gamecock) with a gaff.
9. Slang To take in or defraud; swindle.
10. Slang To rig or fix in order to cheat: knew that the carnival games had been gaffed.
11. Chiefly British A public place of entertainment, especially a cheap or disreputable music hall or theater.
12. Slang Chiefly British A house, building, or apartment, especially where one resides.
13. Variant of gaffe.