seagull

Or sea gull

[see-guhl]

noun

1. a gull, especially any of the marine species.

seagull

/ ˈsiːˌɡʌl /

noun

1. a popular name for gull 1

2. a casual wharf labourer who is not a trade-union member

Word History and Origins

Origin of seagull¹

First recorded in 1535–45; sea + gull ¹

Example Sentences

The pair were said to have argued over chamber timetabling on Wednesday after a discussion about tackling seagulls ran on.

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It followed an incident on Wednesday in which Ross alleged Hepburn swore aggressively and grabbed him as he was leaving the chamber following an exchange about "out of control" seagulls.

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A spat over seagulls, of all things, and whether the government would postpone a planned summit or make a statement in the chamber about it, precipitated some sharp exchanges between Hepburn and Ross.

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The Highlands and Islands MSP claimed the incident happened in front of security and other parliamentary staff, after the pair had clashed over the scheduling of a summit to discuss "out of control" seagulls.

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Ross claimed he was attacked as he left the chamber, after the pair had clashed over the scheduling of a summit to discuss "out of control" seagulls.

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