nounπShareA hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin."The mine collapsed, creating a dangerous gulf in the earth. "geologygeographynatureplacegapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which swallows; the gullet."The child's gullet was so tight with anxiety that he couldn't swallow his fear. "anatomybodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy."The sudden gust of wind created a gulf of confusion, swallowing up all my notes on the history test. "geographydisasteroceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea"the Gulf of Mexicoβββ the Persian Gulf"geographyoceanplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large deposit of ore in a lode."The mining company discovered a large gulf of iron ore, promising a substantial increase in production. "geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difference, especially a large difference, between groups."There's a large gulf between the students' understanding of the lesson and the teacher's expectations. "gapgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Oxbridge slang) The bottom part of a list of those awarded a degree, for those who have only just passed."Several students were in the gulf of the graduating class list, meaning they had just scraped through. "educationachievementdegreegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Oxbridge slang) To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently."The university gulfed the student, granting him a degree despite only barely passing his final exams. "educationdegreelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
