Gaff

/ɡæf/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters

Definition of Gaff

noun

A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
"We politely ignored his gaff."
A trick or con.
"The sideshow feat was just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled."
The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
A garment worn to hide the genitals.

verb

To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
To cheat or hoax.
To gamble.
To affix or cover with gaffer tape.

noun

A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.

Anagrams of Gaff

Words You Can Make

2 words can be made from the letters in "gaff":

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Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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