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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
a person who is easily fooled or cheated
verb
(tr) to fool, cheat, or hoax
gull
2/ 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
Other 51Թ Forms
- gull-like adjective
- ˈܱ-ˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gull1
Origin of gull2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gull1
Origin of gull2
Example Sentences
A gull has taken revenge on a man who was installing anti-bird spikes in a Cornish town - by drinking his coffee and pinching his mug.
The largest number expected to be killed are kittiwakes followed by gannets and herring gulls.
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.
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