gaff
Example Sentences
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But the main attraction was gambling on roosters, which federal authorities said were made to fight — sometimes to the death — in an arena while wearing sharp blades known as “gaffs” on their legs.
From Los Angeles Times
We even left in “mistakes” — continuity errors, audio gaffs — using camera angles that may not feel as polished as other comedy specials.
From Los Angeles Times
The court also heard Craig had earlier texted a friend stating: "Gone to gaff the now to get that wee Bill."
From BBC
Ito rushed in with the gaff, helping to clear his way through the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times
Queers are searching for something often overlooked: binders, gaffs, lingerie for trans women, boxer briefs for nonbinary folks; designs that have simply never existed in the universe of McCall’s or Simplicity patterns.
From The Verge
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
