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

They tend to multiply in the lower respiratory tract, and in their usual hosts, such as ducks and seagulls, they often infect the gut.

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Roz and the animals hurried to the edge of the forest just as a seagull named Gale appeared in the sky.

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Or a flock of seagulls harmlessly splashing windshields.

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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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