For Gaff we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Boating, Classic Boats, Nautical and Pirate.

Gaff (Boating)

A metal pole with a hooked end used to boat a fish. Also a pole or spar that holds the upper portion of a four-sided sail.

Gaff (Classic Boats)

The spar extending along the top of a four-sided fore-and-aft mounted sail.

Gaff (Nautical)

1) The spar used to extend the head of a sail. 2) Affectionate term for a long-time charter customer as in "he's kind of an old gaffer, but he charters every year from Newport, so I guess we should send him a Christmas card."

Gaff (Pirate)

A spar attached to the mast and used to extend the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail.

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