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noun

Garfio

A 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. "

El pescador usó un garfio para subir el atún grande al barco.

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noun

Error, metedura de pata

A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.

"We politely ignored his gaff."

Ignoramos cortésmente su metedura de pata.

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Timar, estafa

A 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. "

La promesa del vendedor de autos usados de "reparaciones gratuitas de por vida" resultó ser una estafa; las reparaciones solo eran gratuitas si comprabas piezas escandalosamente caras.

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Palo de la vela cangreja

The 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. "

El marinero ajustó el palo de la vela cangreja en el velero para maximizar el área de la vela y capturar más viento.

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Prenda para ocultar los genitales

A garment worn to hide the genitals.

"The dancer wore a gaff under their costume for a smooth and secure fit. "

El bailarín usó una prenda para ocultar los genitales debajo de su disfraz para un ajuste suave y seguro.

body wear sex

verb

Usar un gancho para pescar

To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.

"The fisherman managed to gaff the large tuna and haul it onto the boat. "

El pescador logró usar el gancho para pescar el atún grande y subirlo al barco.

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verb

Engañar, estafar

To cheat or hoax.

"The salesman tried to gaff me into buying a used car that was much older than he claimed. "

El vendedor intentó estafarme para que comprara un coche usado que era mucho más viejo de lo que decía.

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verb

Engañar, timar

To gamble.

"He decided to gaff a small amount of his paycheck on the football game, hoping for a big win. "

Decidió timar una pequeña cantidad de su sueldo en el partido de fútbol, esperando una gran victoria.

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verb

Fijar con cinta adhesiva

To affix or cover with gaffer tape.

""I had to gaff the ripped poster back together before putting it on the wall." "

Tuve que fijar el póster roto con cinta adhesiva antes de ponerlo en la pared.

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Cinta adhesiva fuerte

A 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. "

El electricista de iluminación usó un rollo de cinta adhesiva negra fuerte para asegurar los cables en el escenario.

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Trato rudo, crítica

Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.

"The new policy changes received a lot of gaff from the employees. "

Los cambios en la nueva política recibieron muchas críticas de los empleados.

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Disparate, tontería

An outcry; nonsense.

""The politician's speech was full of gaff; no one understood what he was actually trying to say." "

El discurso del político estaba lleno de disparates; nadie entendió lo que realmente intentaba decir.

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Casa, hogar

(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." "

Después de un largo día en el mercado, Liam estaba feliz de regresar a su casa en Bethnal Green.

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