gaff-hook

gaff In fishing, a strong hook set on a handle, supplementing the powers of the line and fish-hook with heavy fish, in the same way that the landing-net does with those of moderate size. PRINTED ITEM W. J. Kirwin Aug 1971 JH Aug 1971 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Not used

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/31398
Description
Summary:gaff In fishing, a strong hook set on a handle, supplementing the powers of the line and fish-hook with heavy fish, in the same way that the landing-net does with those of moderate size. PRINTED ITEM W. J. Kirwin Aug 1971 JH Aug 1971 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Not used

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