1. (n.) A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish.

2. (n.) The spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended.

3. (n.) Same as Gaffle.

4. (v. t.) To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon.

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