Synonyms for gaff
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1. gaffnoun

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

2. gaffnoun

   To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

3. gaffnoun

   A minor error or faux pas.

   We politely ignored his gaff.

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

4. gaffnoun

   A trick or con.

   The sideshow feat was a just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

5. gaffnoun

   A place of residence.

   We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

6. gaffnoun

   The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

7. gaffnoun

   A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.

   Synonyms:
   hakapik

Princeton's WordNet

1. gaffnoun

   a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock

2. gaffnoun

   a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail

3. gaffnoun

   an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish

Matched Categories

1. • Hook
   • Spar
   • Spike

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