| gable |
the upper triangular section of an outer building wall, formed by two sloping roof sections. [2 definitions] |
| Gabon |
a country in west central Africa, on the Atlantic coast between Cameroon and Congo. |
| gadget |
a small mechanical or electronic device, esp. an unusual or ingenious one. |
| Gaelic |
the Celtic language spoken in Scotland. [4 definitions] |
| gag1 |
to prevent (someone) from speaking or crying out by securing something across or inside the mouth. [8 definitions] |
| gag2 |
(informal) to tell jokes; make funny remarks. [2 definitions] |
| gaiety |
a feeling or air of happiness or cheer. [3 definitions] |
| gaily |
in a cheerful or merry manner. [2 definitions] |
| gain |
to acquire. [9 definitions] |
| gait |
a manner of walking or running. [3 definitions] |
| gal. |
abbreviation of "gallon" or "gallons." |
| gala |
suited to a festive celebration. [2 definitions] |
| galaxy |
a system of billions of stars and other matter held relatively close to each other by gravity and separated from other such systems by vast distances. [3 definitions] |
| gale |
a strong wind, esp. one of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. [2 definitions] |
| gallant |
courageous, spirited, or chivalrous. [7 definitions] |
| gallery |
a long, narrow room, hallway, or promenade that is covered and open at one or both ends. [7 definitions] |
| galley |
a large, low ship of ancient and medieval times that was propelled by oars and sometimes by sails. [3 definitions] |
| gallon |
in the US, a unit of capacity equal to four quarts, eight pints, or 3.7854 liters. (abbr.: gal.) [3 definitions] |
| gallop |
to ride a horse at full speed. [6 definitions] |
| gallows |
a wooden frame from which one or more nooses are suspended for the execution by hanging of condemned prisoners. [3 definitions] |
| gamble |
to bet money or other stakes on the outcome of a game, race, or any other game of chance or skill. [6 definitions] |