a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.
A place of residence.
To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.