gaffs (Meaning)
gaffs
rough treatment, to strike or secure with a spear or hook, a pole that extends from the back of a mast to support the top of a sail, the spar (see spar entry 1 sense 2a) on which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is extended, fleece, hoax, fraud, something painful or difficult to bear, gimmick, trick, a spear or hook for lifting heavy fish, a spear or spearhead for taking fish or turtles, to fit (a gamecock) with a metal spur, something hard to take, persistent raillery or criticism, a cheap theater or music hall, gaffe, a climbing iron or its steel point, to fix for the purpose of cheating, a metal spur for a gamecock, a butcher's hook, a handled hook for holding or lifting heavy fish, deceive, trick
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gaffs Sentence Examples
- The politician's gaffe during the debate cost him the election.
- The actor's gaffe on the stage caused the audience to erupt in laughter.
- The company's gaffe in its marketing campaign led to widespread criticism.
- The author's gaffe in her novel forced her to revise it extensively.
- The teacher's gaffe in class embarrassed both the student and herself.
- The journalist's gaffe in her article resulted in a correction being issued.
- The referee's gaffe during the sporting event angered the fans.
- The witness's gaffe during the trial damaged the credibility of the prosecution's case.
- The diplomat's gaffe in his speech offended the foreign delegation.
- The comedian's gaffe during his performance had the audience rolling in the aisles.
FAQs About the word gaffs
rough treatment, to strike or secure with a spear or hook, a pole that extends from the back of a mast to support the top of a sail, the spar (see spar entry 1
mistakes, indiscretions, solecisms,blunders, errors, gaffes, improprieties, offences, missteps,faux pas
attentions,gestures, amenities, manners, formalities, courtesies, forms, mores, civilities,pleasantries
The politician's gaffe during the debate cost him the election.
The actor's gaffe on the stage caused the audience to erupt in laughter.
The company's gaffe in its marketing campaign led to widespread criticism.
The author's gaffe in her novel forced her to revise it extensively.
