Pronunciation: /ɡʌl/
noun a seabird of the family Laridae, typically with white plumage and often found near coastal areas
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
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.
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.
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