Gulf of Mexico |
an area of the Atlantic Ocean that is bounded by the southern coast of the United States, the eastern coast of Mexico, and the island of Cuba. |
Gulf of Thailand |
an arm of the South China Sea that borders Thailand, Cambodia, and small parts of Vietnam and Malaysia. |
gull1 |
a water bird that has webbed feet, gray and white feathers, and long, pointed wings. They are graceful and powerful in flight. |
gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
gulp |
to quickly draw in a breath; to gasp. [4 definitions] |
gum1 |
a sticky substance that is given off by certain plants. [5 definitions] |
gum2 |
(often plural) the flesh inside the mouth around the base of the teeth. |
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] |