nounπShareA tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat."The fisherman used a gaff to pull the large tuna into the boat. "nauticalutensilfishsailingsporttechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA minor error or faux pas, a gaffe."We politely ignored his gaff."communicationlanguagewordsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trick or con."The used car salesman's promise of "free lifetime repairs" turned out to be a gaff; the repairs were only free if you bought outrageously overpriced parts. "communicationwordbusinessentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail."The sailor adjusted the gaff on the sailboat to maximize the sail's area and catch more wind. "nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA garment worn to hide the genitals."The dancer wore a gaff under their costume for a smooth and secure fit. "bodywearsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a gaff, especially to land a fish."The fisherman managed to gaff the large tuna and haul it onto the boat. "fishnauticalsportutensilsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cheat or hoax."The salesman tried to gaff me into buying a used car that was much older than he claimed. "communicationbusinessactionentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gamble."He decided to gaff a small amount of his paycheck on the football game, hoping for a big win. "gamebusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affix or cover with gaffer tape.""I had to gaff the ripped poster back together before putting it on the wall." "technicalmaterialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians."The lighting electrician used a roll of black gaff to secure the cables on the stage. "materialtechnicalitemindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRough or harsh treatment; criticism."The new policy changes received a lot of gaff from the employees. "communicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn outcry; nonsense.""The politician's speech was full of gaff; no one understood what he was actually trying to say." "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.""After a long day at the market, Liam was happy to return to his gaff in Bethnal Green." "placepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading