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Meaning and definition for "gaff" word

[noun] an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
[noun] a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
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\Gaff\, n. [OE. gaffe, F. gaffe an iron hook with which seamen pull great fishes into their ships; cf. Ir. gaf, gafa hook; perh. akin to G. gabel fork, Skr. gabhasti. Cf. {Gaffle}, {Gable}.] 1. A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish. 2. (Naut.) The spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended. 3. Same as {Gaffle}, 1. --Wright.
\Gaff\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gaffed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gaffing}.] To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon.

See also: fishing gear | fishing rig | fishing tackle | hook | rig | sailing ship | sailing vessel | spar | tackle |

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Let's analyse "gaff" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: FFAG. Average typing speed for these characters is 1180 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: gaff: 1 = 1, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: gaff: 7 + 1 + 6 + 6 = 20, reduced: 2, and the final result is Two.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
F (2) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive

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