noun Download 🔗Share A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin. Examples : "The mine collapsed, creating a dangerous gulf in the earth. " geology geography nature place gap Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share That which swallows; the gullet. Examples : "The child's gullet was so tight with anxiety that he couldn't swallow his fear. " anatomy body organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy. Examples : "The sudden gust of wind created a gulf of confusion, swallowing up all my notes on the history test. " geography disaster ocean environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea Examples : "the Gulf of Mexico the Persian Gulf" geography ocean place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large deposit of ore in a lode. Examples : "The mining company discovered a large gulf of iron ore, promising a substantial increase in production. " geology mineral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share (Oxbridge slang) The bottom part of a list of those awarded a degree, for those who have only just passed. Examples : "Several students were in the gulf of the graduating class list, meaning they had just scraped through. " education achievement degree group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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