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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024gulf /gʌlf/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Oceanographya portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
- any wide gap or difference between two or more things, as between individuals with respect to social status, opinions, etc.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gulf (gulf ),USA pronunciation n. - a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
- a deep hollow;
chasm or abyss. - any wide separation, as in position, status, or education.
- something that engulfs or swallows up.
v.t. - to swallow up;
engulf.
- Late Greek kólphos, Greek kólpos bosom, lap, bay
- Italian golfo
- Old French golfe
- Middle English go(u)lf 1300–50
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged canyon, gorge, gully, cleft, rift, split.
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