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But the main attraction was gambling on roosters, which federal authorities said were made to fight — sometimes to the death — in an arena while wearing sharp blades known as “gaffs” on their legs.

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We even left in “mistakes” — continuity errors, audio gaffs — using camera angles that may not feel as polished as other comedy specials.

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The court also heard Craig had earlier texted a friend stating: "Gone to gaff the now to get that wee Bill."

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Ito rushed in with the gaff, helping to clear his way through the crowd.

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“We use nets now, but we use a gaff all the time.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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