Pronunciation: /ɡʌl/

Definitions of gull

noun a seabird of the family Laridae, typically with white plumage and often found near coastal areas

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a gull flying over the beach.

A2 The gull swooped down to catch a fish in the water.

B1 The tourists enjoyed watching the gulls scavenging for food near the pier.

B2 The ornithologist studied the behavior of the gulls in their natural habitat.

C1 The endangered species of gulls require protection to ensure their survival.

C2 The expert ornithologist published a comprehensive study on the migratory patterns of gulls.

verb to deceive or cheat someone

Example Sentences

A1 The seagull gulls for fish in the ocean.

A2 She tried to gull her classmates into believing she was sick.

B1 The con artist was able to gull many people into investing in his fake company.

B2 The politician's attempt to gull the public with false promises was quickly exposed.

C1 The master manipulator was skilled at gulling even the most skeptical individuals.

C2 The sophisticated scam was designed to gull even the most experienced investors.

Examples of gull in a Sentence

formal The gull is a seabird in the Laridae family known for its distinctive cry and scavenging behavior.

informal I saw a gull swoop down and steal someone's sandwich at the beach.

slang That guy is always trying to gull people into giving him free stuff.

figurative Her words were like a gull, picking away at his self-confidence until there was nothing left.

Grammatical Forms of gull

past tense

gulled

plural

gulls

comparative

more gull

superlative

most gull

present tense

gulls

future tense

will gull

perfect tense

have gull

continuous tense

gulling

singular

gull

positive degree

gull

infinitive

gull

gerund

gulling

participle

gulled

Origin and Evolution of gull

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'gull' originated from Middle English 'gulle' or 'gull', which is believed to have come from Old Norse 'gál'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a seabird, the term 'gull' later evolved to also mean a person who is easily deceived or cheated, likely due to the bird's reputation for stealing food from others.