noun
- the act of using a gaff to land fish
Usage: fishing
verb
- present participle of gaff: using a gaff (hook) to land a fish
Usage: fishing
Examples
- The captain was gaffing the large tuna they had just caught.
- Proper gaffing technique requires skill and timing.
- He spent the morning gaffing fish from the boat’s deck.
- The crew practiced gaffing smaller fish before attempting the marlin.
- Gaffing is an essential skill for deep-sea fishing.
- She watched the experienced angler gaffing the catch.