gaffle

[ gaf-uhl ]

verb (used with object),gaf·fled, gaf·fling.
  1. to take hold of; seize.

verb (used without object),gaf·fled, gaf·fling.
  1. to take as one's own (used in the phrase gaffle on to): I'm going to gaffle on to that last piece of pie.

Origin of gaffle

1
1930–35; perhaps blend of gaff1 and grapple

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