Gulf

Quick meaning: Gulf is a noun meaning A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.

Meaning

A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.

More Meanings

1. That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy.
2. (geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea
3. (mining) A large deposit of ore in a lode.
4. (figurative) A wide interval or gap; a separating space.
5. (figurative) A difference, especially a large difference, between groups.
6. (Oxbridge slang) The bottom part of a list of those awarded a degree, for those who have only just passed.
7. (obsolete) That which swallows; the gullet.

Example Sentences

the Persian Gulf

the Gulf of Mexico

He then surveyed / Hell and the gulf between.

Witch's mummy, maw and gulf / Of the ravined salt sea shark,

Word Forms

• gulfs
• gulph
• gulfing
• gulfed

Synonyms for gulf

Depending on context, synonyms include abyss, rift.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chasm, abyss, brink, sinkhole, cesspool, ditch.

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