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gulflike

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gulf

  [guhlf]
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–noun
1. a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
2. a deep hollow; chasm or abyss.
3. any wide separation, as in position, status, or education.
4. something that engulfs or swallows up.
–verb (used with object)
5. to swallow up; engulf.
Origin:
1300–50; ME go(u)lf < OF golfe < It golfo < LGk kólphos, Gk kólpos bosom, lap, bay

Related forms:
gulflike, adjective
gulfy, adjective

Synonyms:
2. canyon, gorge, gully, cleft, rift, split.
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gulf   (gŭlf)  Pronunciation Key 
A large body of ocean or sea water that is partly surrounded by land.
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