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Antonyms for gaff
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  1. gaffnoun

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

  2. gaffnoun

    To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

  3. gaffnoun

    A minor error or faux pas.

    We politely ignored his gaff.

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

  4. gaffnoun

    A trick or con.

    The sideshow feat was a just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

  5. gaffnoun

    A place of residence.

    We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

  6. gaffnoun

    The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

  7. gaffnoun

    A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.

    Synonyms:
    hakapik

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  1. gaffnoun

    a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock

  2. gaffnoun

    a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail

  3. gaffnoun

    an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish

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