Gāf'fle, n.

n. [L. Ger., D., Sw., & Dan. gaffel, Icel. gaffall, fork, H. Ger. gabel, W. gafl, fork, angle, Ir. & Gael. gabhal, fork.]

1. An artificial spur put on cocks when they are set to fight.
2. A steel lever to bend cross-bows. Ainsworth.