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gaff Antonyms

Opposite of gaff

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• verb (Context 1)

To strike, secure, or land (a fish) using a pole with a large hook.

Usage Example

"It took two crew members to release the thrashing shark and pull it aboard the vessel safely."

Weak
release

Similar words to gaff

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to gaff vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

rig
spar
con
fix
house
home
trick
hook
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• Nearby Words

gac
gadget
gadwall
gaff
gahinga
gai lan
gaillardia

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gaff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gaff
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