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1.nounA tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
2.nounA minor error or faux pas, a gaffe."We politely ignored his gaff."
3.nounA trick or con."The sideshow feat was just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled."
4.nounThe upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
5.nounA garment worn to hide the genitals.
6.verbTo use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
7.verbTo cheat or hoax.
8.verbTo gamble.
9.verbTo affix or cover with gaffer tape.
10.noun(especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence."We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie."
11.nounA sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.