Definition of gull - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdlarge seabird with predominantly white plumage
- The gull soared above the ocean, searching for fish.
2.
dupeUS person easily deceivedUS
- Don't be such a gull, think before you act.
Verb
deceptiondeceive or trick someone
- He tried to gull the tourists into buying fake tickets..
Images of gull
large seabird with predominantly white plumage
Expressions with gull
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trick someone so they do something
He gulled her into signing the contract.
large European gull with white feathers and pink legs
A herring gull perched on the rocky shore.
small white gull living in Arctic regions
The ivory gull nests on Arctic islands.
medium-sized gull found in Europe and Asia
The common gull soared above the coastal cliffs.
medium-sized gull with black head, red bill, laugh-like call
A laughing gull flew over the beach, calling loudly.
large gull, often southern, with black back and wings
We spotted a black-backed gull circling above the harbor.
large gull found in the Mediterranean region
Audouin's gull is often seen near the coast.
species of gull with a black head in summer
The black-headed gull migrates to coastal areas in winter.
small North American gull with a black head in breeding season
A Bonaparte's gull was spotted near the lake, easily identified by its black head..
large species of gull found in Europe and Asia
The Caspian gull is often spotted near large bodies of water..
bird found in European coastal areas
European herring gulls are often seen near the shore.
small American gull with black hood, breeds in Northern Hemisphere
We spotted a Franklin's gull circling above the lake.
largest sea gull species found in North Atlantic, called Larus marinus
The great black-backed gull soared over the rocky shore.
describing car doors that open upwards
The sports car features gull-wing doors for easy access.
small migratory gull from Northern Europe and Asia
The little gull is often seen in coastal areas.
common gull found in Eurasia and North America
The mew gull is often seen near coastal areas.
small gull of Arctic regions, with forked tail and dark head pattern
We spotted Sabine's gull near the ice edge during our trip.
large gull with yellow legs found in Europe
The yellow-legged gull is common along Mediterranean coasts.
in a straight line between two places
The island is 10 miles away as the gull flies.
Origin of gull
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Terms with gull included in their meaning
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ornithology
the common gull of Eurasia
bird
type of gull found in Scotland
bird habitat
small gull living on sea cliffs and at sea
animal sound
the act of making a mew sound like a cat or gull
bird
common gull found in Eurasia and North America
European bird
large European gull with white feathers and pink legs
bird
medium-sized gull found in Europe and Asia
bird
medium-sized gull with black head, red bill, laugh-like call
coastal wildlife
large gull, often southern, with black back and wings
bird
large gull found in the Mediterranean region
bird
species of gull with a black head in summer
bird
small North American gull with a black head in breeding season
bird
large species of gull found in Europe and Asia
bird type
small American gull with black hood, breeds in Northern Hemisphere
bird
large white and gray gull found in Arctic
large sea gull
largest sea gull species found in North Atlantic, called Larus marinus
arctic bird
small white gull living in Arctic regions
bird
small migratory gull from Northern Europe and Asia
main kind
common gull found in Eurasia and North America
regional form
North American subspecies of the common gull
seabird
small gull of Arctic regions, with forked tail and dark head pattern
bird
large gull with yellow legs found in Europe
Examples of gull in a sentence
The gulls gathered around the fishing boat. He was a gull for every scam artist. She played the gull in their elaborate prank. She managed to gull him with a fake story. The scammer tried to gull the elderly couple.
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- French:goéland, berner, ...
- German:Möwe, täuschen, ...
- Italian:gabbiano, raggirare, ...
- Spanish:gavión, embaucar, ...
- Portuguese:gaivota, iludir, ...
- Chinese:海鸥, 欺骗, ...
- Japanese:カモメ, 騙す, ...
- Arabic:نورس, خَدَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁחַף, לְהוֹנוֹת, ...
- Russian:чайка, обманывать, ...
- Ukrainian:чайка, обманювати, ...
- Hindi:गंगा चील, धोखा देना, ...
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