Synonyms for gaff
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
Related words
- Word family
- gaffer gaffe
- Phrases
- gaff tape penny gaff
- Other spellings
- gaf
Forms
- Plural
- gaffs → cockspurs, hakapiks, hizzies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gaff | steady | |
| cockspur | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- hizzy
- 7 letters
- hakapik
- 8 letters
- cockspur