Gaff
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
Framework senses
- §1
- an iron hook with a handle
- §2
- a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
- §3
- a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock