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seagull

/ˈsiː.ɡʌl/

noun

Meaning

  • Any of several white, often dark backed birds of the family Laridae having long pointed wings and short legs.

  • The symbol ̼ , which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.

  • A fan or member of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

Synonyms

gull,
mew

verb

Meaning

  • (of a forward) To run in the back line rather than concentrate on primary positional duties in open play.

  • To use a British Seagull outboard.

  • To work as a non-union casual stevedore.