How to pronounce“gaffle”in English
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Definitions of “gaffle”
A lever used to bend a crossbow.
A steel spur attached to a gamecock (sometimes used figuratively).
“These birds, having been some time previous bereft of the weapons nature designed for their defence, are now fornished with gaffles, or artificial spurs, each of which is a polished steel blade , about three inches in length, half an inch wide at the base, curved slightly upwards, sharp at the point and on the upper edge, and firmly fastened to the leg by means of a clasp.”
To equip with a gaffle or similar weapon.
“Now, sword or dagger, human arms are but artifical claws and fangs, tied on like false spurs to the fighting cock. So, we repeat, Oberlus, czar of the isle, gaffles his four subjects; that is, with intent of glory, puts four rusty cutlasses into their hands.”
to include a gaffle in an orienteering race.