- gaff - a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
--1 is a kind of spar
--1 is a part of sailing vessel, sailing ship- gaff - an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
--2 is a kind of hook
--2 is a member offishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig - gaff - an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish