"monkey gaff" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monkey gaffs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} monkey gaff (plural monkey gaffs)
  1. (nautical) A light gaff attached to the topmast for the better display of signals at sea. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-monkey_gaff-en-noun-C2BAFsO9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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