gaff

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1. A large iron hook attached to a pole or handle and used to land large fish.
2. Nautical A spar attached to the mast and used to extend the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail.
3. a. A sharp metal spur or spike fastened to the leg of a gamecock.
   b. A climbing hook used by telephone and electric line workers.
4. Slang A trick or gimmick, especially one used in a swindle or to rig a game.
5. Slang Harshness of treatment; abuse.

1. To hook or land (a fish) using a gaff.
2. To equip (a gamecock) with a gaff.
3. Slang
   a. To take in or defraud; swindle.
   b. To rig or fix in order to cheat: knew that the carnival games had been gaffed.

(găf)

1. A public place of entertainment, especially a cheap or disreputable music hall or theater.
2. Slang A house, building, or apartment, especially where one resides.

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