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gull

 

[ ษกสŒl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A gull is a seabird of the family Laridae, known for its long wings, loud call, and scavenging habits. Gulls are often found near coastlines and are opportunistic feeders, eating a wide variety of food including fish, garbage, and insects.

Synonyms

marine bird, sea bird, seagull.

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Word Description / Examples
gull

This word repeats because there is no change in spelling or meaning. It still refers to the bird species commonly seen near the sea.

  • Gulls can be quite aggressive when defending their nests.
  • A flock of gulls followed the fishing boat, hoping for a meal.
seagull

Colloquial term specifically referring to gulls that are commonly found near sea and coastal areas. This term is widely recognized and used in everyday conversation.

  • The seagulls at the beach were quite noisy and kept trying to steal our food.
  • You can always count on seagulls being around when you're near the ocean.
sea bird

Used more commonly in everyday language, similar to 'marine bird,' to describe birds that inhabit or frequent sea environments.

  • On our trip to the coast, we saw many different types of sea birds.
  • Sea birds, such as gulls and albatrosses, are fascinating to watch.
marine bird

Used in a more scientific or formal context to describe birds that live primarily around seas and oceans.

  • Marine birds are often indicators of the health of the marine ecosystem.
  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of various marine birds.

Examples of usage

  • The gull soared gracefully over the ocean, searching for fish.
  • The noisy gulls fought over the scraps of food left on the beach.
  • The white gull stood out against the grey sky.
  • The hungry gull swooped down to catch a fish near the dock.
  • The gull's call echoed across the bay.

Translations

Translations of the word "gull" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gaivota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรถwe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung camar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mewa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒขใƒก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mouette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gaviota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท martฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋งค๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ racek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤajka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท้ธฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galeb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา“ะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaฤŸayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gaviota

Etymology

The word 'gull' originates from the Old Norse word 'gaฬl' which means 'to scream or cry'. The term was first used in the 15th century to refer to these noisy seabirds. Gulls have long been associated with the sea and coastal areas, and their distinctive appearance and behavior have made them a familiar sight to people living near the ocean.

See also: gullet, gullible, gully, seagull.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,262, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.