1. past tense of gaff; hooked or landed (a fish) using a gaff
Usage: fishing
2. past tense of gaff; rigged or equipped with spurs
Usage: cockfighting

Examples

• The fisherman gaffed the large salmon after a long fight.
• He gaffed the tuna and pulled it aboard the boat.
• The captain gaffed the marlin with practiced skill.
• She carefully gaffed the fish to avoid damaging it.
• The crew gaffed several large fish during the tournament.