English noun: gaff | |||
1. | gaff (artifact) a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock | ||
Broader (hypernym) | spike | ||
2. | gaff (artifact) a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail | ||
Broader (hypernym) | spar | ||
Part meronym | sailing ship, sailing vessel | ||
3. | gaff (artifact) an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hook | ||
Member meronym | fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle | ||