gaffel

noun

A term used in Scandinavian languages, particularly Swedish and Norwegian, meaning 'fork', a utensil with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food. noun
He picked up the gaffel to eat his salad.
The silverware set included a knife, spoon, and gaffel.
In nautical terms, a spar to which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is bent. noun
The sailor adjusted the gaffel to catch the wind more effectively.
The gaffel was an essential part of the ship's rigging.

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