Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gaff
noun
/ɡæf/
Definition
A gaff is a device used for catching large fish and is also a term used to describe a mistake or blunder.
Examples
- You need a sturdy gaff to land that big tuna.
- His speech had a few gaffes that made the audience laugh.
Meaning
In fishing, a gaff refers to a hook with a handle used to grab or secure a fish. In a broader context, it can mean a mistake made in a performance or work.
Synonyms
- hook
- mistake
