Gull

usgb/ɡʌl/
noun

A seabird with a heavy body, long wings, and a curved beak especially common to the North Atlantic.

He watched a group of gulls fighting over a piece of bread.
Visual representation of "gull" - A seabird with a heavy body, long wings, and a curved beak especially common to the North Atlantic

Often appears as...

  • sea gull
  • gull eggs
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Habitat Specific

The word 'gull' is usually used to describe birds by the sea or ocean.

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During the beach cleanup, we noticed several gulls circling overhead.
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Not Just White

'Gull' often conjures images of white birds, but many species have different colors.

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The black-backed gull has a distinctive appearance compared to its white relatives.
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Scavengers

Gulls are known for scavenging and may be mentioned in contexts of food stealing.

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The gulls swooped down to snatch leftovers from the picnic tables.
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