| g1 |
abbreviation of "gram" or "grams." |
| g2 |
the seventh letter of the English alphabet. [2 definitions] |
| GA |
abbreviation of "Georgia." |
| gable |
the part of an outside wall that is shaped like a triangle because it fills the space between two sloping ends of a roof. |
| Gabon |
Gabon is a country in Africa. It is mostly covered by rainforests, and the climate is hot and wet. In the rainforests, there are some large parks where people from all over the world can come to see the interesting animals and plants. Gabon also has a lot of oil under the ground, and it sells much of this oil to other countries. |
| gadget |
A gadget is a small mechanical tool or device with a clever design or unusual use. Gadgets usually do just one special type of thing, like peeling apples or making waffles. |
| Gaelic |
the language that has been spoken in Scotland since before English came into use there. It is sometimes called "Scottish Gaelic." [2 definitions] |
| gag1 |
to prevent from speaking or crying out by putting something across or inside the mouth. [3 definitions] |
| gag2 |
(informal) a joke or prank. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| gaily |
in a cheerful or happy way. |
| gain |
When you gain something, you get it. When you gain something, it's often because you worked for it in some way. Some things that people hope that they will gain are knowledge, experience, and respect. [4 definitions] |
| gait |
The gait of a person or animal is the way they walk or run. |
| gal. |
abbreviation of "gallon," or "gallons." |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| galaxy |
A galaxy is a collection of billions of stars, planets, and other objects in space. Earth is located in one tiny part of a galaxy called the Milky Way, but there are many, many other galaxies in the universe. |
| gale |
A gale is a very strong wind. In a gale, the wind can blow as fast as cars go on a highway. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| gallery |
A gallery is a place where works of art, such as paintings and sculptures, are displayed. In most galleries, the works of art are for sale. Galleries are similar to museums but they are usually smaller, and the works of art change more often. Also, museums only display art. They don't sell the works that they show. |
| galley |
a large, low ship of ancient and medieval times that was moved by oars and sometimes by sails. [2 definitions] |
| gallon |
A gallon is a certain amount of liquid. The largest container of milk that you can buy in a store in the United States holds a gallon of milk. A gallon is equal to four quarts. A short way to write gallon or gallons is "gal." |