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gaff vs spike

spike vs gaff

gaff and spike both are nouns.

gaff is not a verb while spike is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gaff Yes No No No
spike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spike is a hypernym of gaff; that is, spike is a word with a broader meaning than gaff:
  • gaff: a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
  • spike: each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
gaff (noun) spike (noun)
an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail a large stout nail
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
a transient variation in voltage or current
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
gaff (verb) spike (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)
bring forth a spike or spikes
manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of
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