gaffle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fishing net with a large, shallow mesh used to catch small fish or shrimp.

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Variants

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baffle , baffled , bafflement , bafflements , baffler , bafflers , baffles , baffling , bafflingly

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Etymology

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Originally from the Dutch word 'gaffel' meaning 'gaff' or 'hook'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gaffle' is also used in the context of sailing to describe a type of sail.

2. Gaffles were traditionally made of willow or hazel twigs and were used extensively in the Middle Ages for fishing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fishing net: A gaffle is a type of fishing net used to catch small fish or shrimp.

2. Gaff: The term 'gaffle' shares its origin with the word 'gaff', a hook or pole used to haul in a catch or to secure a sail.

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Culture

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In maritime culture, the term 'gaffle' is commonly used in the context of fishing, particularly in the North Sea and the English Channel.

How to Memorize "gaffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small fishing net with a large, shallow mesh.
   - Imagine the net being used to catch small fish or shrimp in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gaffle' with the image of a fisherman catching small fish.
   - Link the word to the concept of a shallow-mesh fishing net.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'gaffle' as 'Gaff' for 'Gathering' Fish.
   - Use the acronym 'GAF' to remember 'Gaffle' as 'Gathering' And 'Fishing'.

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