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gaff vs hook

hook vs gaff

gaff and hook both are nouns.

gaff is not a verb while hook is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gaff Yes No No No
hook Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hook is a hypernym of gaff; that is, hook is a word with a broader meaning than gaff:
  • gaff: an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
  • hook: a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
gaff (noun) hook (noun)
an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
a catch for locking a door
anything that serves as an enticement
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
gaff (verb) hook (verb)
approach with an offer of sexual favors
entice and trap
secure with the foot
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
fasten with a hook
catch with a hook
hit with a hook
hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
make off with belongings of others
take by theft
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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