gumdrop |
a small candy that is like a firm jelly and coated with sugar. |
gun |
a weapon with a tube made of metal from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are fired. Guns include pistols, rifles, and cannons. [3 definitions] |
gunfire |
the firing of a gun. |
gunner |
a soldier or sailor who fires or helps to fire a large gun or cannon. |
gunpowder |
a black powder that explodes when touched with fire. Gunpowder is used in firing guns. |
gunwale |
the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship. |
guppy |
a small fish that lives in fresh water in South America and the West Indies. Guppies have bright colors and are often kept in aquariums. |
gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. [3 definitions] |
gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. [3 definitions] |
gust |
a sudden rush or blast of wind. [2 definitions] |
gut |
the stomach or intestines. [5 definitions] |
gutter |
a ditch along the edge of a road or a long, open container attached to the edge of a roof for carrying off water. |
guy1 |
(informal) a boy or man; fellow. [2 definitions] |
guy2 |
a rope or wire used to guide something or hold something in place. |
Guyana |
a country in northern South America on the Atlantic coast. Guyana was known as British Guiana until its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana. |
guzzle |
to drink or eat very quickly and in a large amount, as if greedy or in great need. [2 definitions] |
gym |
(informal) a short form of "gymnasium." [2 definitions] |
gymnasium |
a building or large room that has equipment for physical education, sports, and games. |
gymnast |
a person who is skilled in gymnastics. |
gymnastics |
(used with a plural verb) physical exercises used to develop and show strength, control, and agility. Gymnastics are often done with the aid of special equipment, such as bars and ropes. [2 definitions] |
Gypsy |
a member of a group of wandering people who came from India long ago. Gypsies are now found throughout the world. [2 definitions] |