gaff

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɡæf/

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. / A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe. / A trick or con.

Japanese Meaning

大型の金属製フックと柄（あるいは棒）からなる道具、特に大きな魚を船に引き上げる際に使用される。 / 小さな失態、軽微な間違いまたは失策。 / 詐欺や悪巧み、騙し行為などの手口。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

マグロが水面で暴れると、船長が合図をし、乗組員は柄の長い金属製のフックを使ってそれを引き上げた。

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When Leonard finally hauls up a cod of seventy-five centimeters, probably seven years old, a typical catch ten years ago, they all joke, "Oh my God, get the gaff!"

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A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.

We politely ignored his gaff.

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A trick or con.

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(nautical) The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.

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(LGBT) A type of tight, panty-like underwear worn to hold the male genitalia tucked backwards and make one's genital region looks smooth, as if one had a vulva.

This may sound strange to readers who know little about nudes but many female impersonators, or femme-mimics, work au naturel—except for a gaff, a bra, body makeup, jewelry, and a wig (on their head). See! Semi-nude!!

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gaffs

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