Gaff /(găf)/

1. A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish.
2. The spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended. (Naut.)
3. Same as Gaffle, 1.

imp. & p. p. Gaffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gaffing

1. To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon.