gulfs

/ɡʌlfs/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    That which swallows; the gullet.

  3. 3

    That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy.

  4. 4

    A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

    “the Gulf of Mexico    the Persian Gulf”
  5. 5

    A large deposit of ore in a lode.

  6. 6

    A difference, especially a large difference, between groups.

  7. 7

    (Oxbridge slang) The bottom part of a list of those awarded a degree, for those who have only just passed.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    (Oxbridge slang) To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently.

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