gull
1any of numerous long-winged, web-toed, aquatic birds of the family Laridae, having usually white plumage with a gray back and wings.
Origin of gull
1Other words from gull
- gull-like, adjective
Other definitions for gull (2 of 2)
to deceive, trick, or cheat.
a person who is easily deceived or cheated; dupe.
Origin of gull
2Other words for gull
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How to use gull in a sentence
The Skimmers are gull-like in form, with long, slender body and long wings, spreading almost three feet.
Bird Lore, Volume I--1899 | VariousA half-dozen sails fluttered gull-like, and as many launches darted along, suggesting living water creatures.
Jewel Weed | Alice Ames Winter
British Dictionary definitions for gull (1 of 2)
/ (ɡʌl) /
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: Related adjective: larine
Origin of gull
1Derived forms of gull
- gull-like, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for gull (2 of 2)
/ (ɡʌl) archaic /
a person who is easily fooled or cheated
(tr) to fool, cheat, or hoax
Origin of gull
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