Gar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gar is a noun meaning (especially US, Canada) Any of several North American fish of the family Lepisosteidae that have long, narrow jaws.
Meaning
(especially US, Canada) Any of several North American fish of the family Lepisosteidae that have long, narrow jaws.
More Meanings
- (especially UK, Ireland) A garfish, Belone belone.
- (now chiefly UK dialectal) To make, compel (someone to do something); to cause (something to be done).
Example Sentences
Gars are long, slender, predatory fishes of quiet waters east of the Rockies.
Time gars me tremble. Ah, how sore the baulk! / While Time in pride of strength cloth ever stalk [...].
I shall firste begyn at Sandwyche, and there I shall go in my shearte, barefoote, and at every ten myles ende I shall founde and gar make an house of religious, of what order that ye woll assygne me [...].
Word Forms
- gars
- garring
- gart
Synonyms for gar
Depending on context, synonyms include billfish, garfish, needlefish, garpike.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garfish, needlefish, billfish, garpike, rick, gang.
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