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gull
1[ guhl ]
noun
- any of numerous long-winged, web-toed, aquatic birds of the family Laridae, having usually white plumage with a gray back and wings.
gull
2[ guhl ]
verb (used with object)
- to deceive, trick, or cheat.
Synonyms: , , , ,
noun
- a person who is easily deceived or cheated; dupe.
gull
1/ ɡʌ /
noun
- any aquatic bird of the genus Larus and related genera, such as L. canus ( common gull or mew ) having long pointed wings, short legs, and a mostly white plumage: family Laridae, order Charadriiformes larine
gull
2/ ɡʌ /
noun
- a person who is easily fooled or cheated
verb
- tr to fool, cheat, or hoax
Derived Forms
- ˈܱ-ˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܱ- adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gull1
Origin of gull2
Word History and Origins
Origin of gull1
Origin of gull2
Example Sentences
An enormous cloud of gulls billowed and swooped around the charred waste.
Her owners said chasing the gulls on "Porty Beach" had helped in her preparation, although the prospect of a treat at the end may also have spurred her to victory.
From pilfering chips to swallowing whole starfish, gulls are known for their voracious appetites.
Although so many years have passed, I still see him in my mind, feeding seagulls at Zuma Beach, as I watch the gulls over the gray-green English Channel.
Massive winter waves exploded against rocks, sea lions barked and squawking gulls joined the symphony.
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