1 A spar hoisted on the aft side of a mast to support the head of a sail, hence gaff-rigged; 2 A spar used to support and spread the head of a sail of four generally unequal sides A sail so rigged is gaff-headed 3 A long-handed instrument used to hook fish from the water
Metal spur, sometimes called a heel, fastened over the natural spurs of gamecocks prior to bouts The weapons range from 1 to 3 inches, depending on the size of the gamecock and local regulations
Verb: To gaff or to gaff something Use of Gaffer's tape to attach, fix, secure, repair, waterproof, seal, rig, stabilize, stick, mummify, or generally make semi-permanent Submitted by Karl Kuenning RFL from Roadie Net