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 | ||