Gaff
WordNet
noun
(1) An iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
(2) A spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
(3) A sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, used to pull in large fish.
- (British slang) A place of residence.
- We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.
- The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
- A minor error or faux pas.
- We politely ignored his gaff.
- A trick or con.
- The sideshow feat was a just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.
- A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.