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gaff in German

gaff in German is Fischhaken — gaff means a pole with a large hook on the end, used to pull large fish out of the water.

gaff in German

Fischhaken
noun
A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.

What does "gaff" mean?

  1. noun A pole with a large hook on the end, used to pull large fish out of the water.
    "The angler used a gaff to land the tuna."
  2. noun A minor social mistake; a blunder (a variant spelling of "gaffe").
    "He made a gaff by using her ex's name at dinner."
  3. noun British slang: a person's home.
    "Come round to my gaff after the game."
  4. verb To hook and pull in a fish using a gaff.
    "He gaffed the salmon as it neared the boat."

gaff in a sentence

  • The angler used a gaff to land the tuna.
  • He made a gaff by using her ex's name at dinner.
  • Come round to my gaff after the game.
  • He gaffed the salmon as it neared the boat.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gaff" in German?

"gaff" in German is Fischhaken. gaff means: A pole with a large hook on the end, used to pull large fish out of the water.

How do you use "gaff" in a sentence?

Example: "The angler used a gaff to land the tuna." In German, "gaff" is Fischhaken.

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