Phrase Hound found 26 phrases and 19 compound words that contain gaff. The most common are listed below. Open gaff in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 26
- gaff sailA quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail supported from a spar rising aft from a mast.
- gaff rigA sailing rig that has a fore-and-aft sail supported by a spar called a gaff.
- gaff tapeAlternative form of gaffer tape: A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by stage lighting electricians.
- gaff-riggedOf a sailing vessel, constructed with one or more gaff sails.
- penny gaffAn entertainment in 19th-century England consisting of short theatrical displays such as dancing, singing, clowning, and plays.
- gaff-topsailsplural of gaff-topsail: A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.
- gaff-topsailA small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.
- tip the gaffTo give away how a magic trick is accomplished.
- gaff offTo deliberately disrespect a commanding officer; to be insubordinate; to disregard a lawful command.
- gaff rigsplural of gaff rig: A sailing rig that has a fore-and-aft sail supported by a spar called a gaff.
- gaff sailsplural of gaff sail: A quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail supported from a spar rising aft from a mast.
- gaff-riggingpresent participle and gerund of gaff-rig
- monkey gaffA light gaff attached to the topmast for the better display of signals at sea.
- blew the gaffsimple past of blow the gaff
- blowing the gaffpresent participle and gerund of blow the gaff
- stand the gaffTo endure harsh criticism, rough treatment, or severe difficulties without complaining or breaking down.
- standing the gaffpresent participle and gerund of stand the gaff
- stands the gaffthird-person singular simple present indicative of stand the gaff: To endure harsh criticism, rough treatment, or severe difficulties without complaining or breaking down.
- stood the gaffsimple past and past participle of stand the gaff
- tipped the gaffsimple past and past participle of tip the gaff
- tipping the gaffpresent participle and gerund of tip the gaff
- tips the gaffthird-person singular simple present indicative of tip the gaff: To give away how a magic trick is accomplished.
- all over the gaffAll over the place
- blow the gaffTo disclose a secret.
- blown the gaffpast participle of blow the gaff: To disclose a secret.
Compound words 19
- gafferA chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
- gaffleA lever used to bend a crossbow.
- gaffsailA topsail above the uppermost or only spanker.
- shandygaffA mixture of strong beer and ginger beer.
- foregaffThe gaff (spar that controls a gaff-rigged sail) that controls a gaff-rigged foresail.
- gaffmanAn angler's assistant who uses a gaff (tool for landing large fish).
- gaffsmanAlternative form of gaffman: An angler's assistant who uses a gaff (tool for landing large fish).
- GaffneyA surname from Irish.
- gaffersplural of gaffer: A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
- GaffordA surname.