Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "gaff" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

packer

Derived Terms

Gaff Topsail all over the gaff blow the gaff gaff off gaff rig gaff sail gaff tape gaff-topsail gaffer gaffle gaffman gaffsail gaffsman monkey gaff penny-gaff shandygaff tip the gaff

Context

british manchester nautical slang

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hook spar spike

Type Of (IsA)

boat or ship part hook shaft spar spike

Part Of

sailing vessel

Related Terms

gaffe

Related Terms

cheat con criticism faux pas fish gaffe gamble genital hoax hook sail spar tool treatment trick

Synonym Network

hakapik

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