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gulf
[guhlf]
noun
a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
a deep hollow; chasm or abyss.
Synonyms: , , , , ,any wide separation, as in position, status, or education.
something that engulfs or swallows up.
verb (used with object)
to swallow up; engulf.
Gulf
1/ ɡʌ /
noun
the Persian Gulf
the Gulf of Carpentaria
(modifier) of, relating to, or adjoining the Gulf
Gulf country
the Hauraki Gulf
gulf
2/ ɡʌ /
noun
a large deep bay
a deep chasm
something that divides or separates, such as a lack of understanding
something that engulfs, such as a whirlpool
verb
(tr) to swallow up; engulf
gulf
A large body of ocean or sea water that is partly surrounded by land.
Other 51Թ Forms
- gulflike adjective
- gulfy adjective
- ˈܱˌ adjective
- ˈܱڲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gulf1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gulf1
Example Sentences
But the gulf in class between Bayern and Auckland on Sunday is likely to raise further questions about the new format of the competition.
Some farmers wonder if the gulf between the northern and southern poles of the industry is so wide that each region might be better served by having its own commission.
Liberal Democrat finance spokesman Jamie Greene claimed there was a "titanic gulf between what the SNP have provided and what councils say they actually need to maintain basic local functions".
The film is very much about the gulf between politics and policy.
Trump will then attend a summit with gulf leaders on Wednesday, travel to Qatar that same day and end the trip Thursday in the United Arab Emirates.
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