gaffed

Pierced and hauled

Gaffed describes something rigged or tampered with to produce a desired outcome.

A gaffed deck of cards has been altered for cheating; gaffed dice are weighted.

In fishing, gaffed means hooked with a gaff—a pole with a sharp hook used to land large fish.

In carnival and magic contexts, gaffed props are secretly modified to create illusions or ensure the house wins: The whole game was gaffed from the start.

cheated

rigged

Fraudulently arranged beforehand

fixedRestored or immovable
manipulatedControlled through cunning
scammedCheated through deception

conned · swindled · defrauded · hustled · fleeced · duped · tricked · crooked · dishonest · cheated

theater

wired

Electrically connected or jittery

riggedFraudulently arranged beforehand
stagedArranged for effect
suspendedHalted or hanging temporarily

flown · hoisted · pulley · backstage · stagecraft · scenery · lighting · spotlight · batten · prop

fishing

hooked

Deeply dependent or bent

landedCame to rest
spearedPierced with pointed shaft
harpoonedStruck with thrown spear

boated · netted · angler · tackle · marlin · halibut · tuna · salmon · bass · charter

Opposites

fishing method

gaffednetted

Caught or cleared profit

released · catch-and-release · lipped · thrown back · tailed

ERROR/BLUNDER (slang)

gaffedflawless

Entirely without fault

perfect · nailed · pristine · polished · impeccable

RIGGED/CHEATED (gambling slang)

gaffedfair

Impartial and unbiased

legitimate · honest · straight · authentic · clean

Phrases

gaffer tapeMatte cloth adhesive strip
blowing the gaffBetraying a confidence

Family

gaff, gaffer, gaffs, gaffing

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