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   Gulf

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   • 1. a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth. Similar inletcreekbightfjordestuarysoundarm of the seabaycovefirthfrithvoetechnical:riarare:fleetarmlet
   • ▪ the Persian Gulf.
   • 2. a deep ravine, chasm, or abyss. Similar openinggapfissurecleftsplitriftcrevasseholepitcavitychasmabyssvoidravinegorgecanyongully
   • 3. a large difference or division between two people or groups, or between viewpoints, concepts, or situatios: "the widening gulf between the rich and the poor" Similar divergencecontrastpolaritydividedivisionseparationdifferencewide area of differenceschismbreachriftsplitseverancerupturedivorcechasmabyssgaprare:scission

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French golfe, from Italian golfo, based on Greek kolpos ‘bosom, gulf’.

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   GULF meaning: 1. a very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast: 2. the Persian Gulf and the…. Learn more.

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   What is a gulf used for?

   • A gulf is a large inlet from the ocean into the landmass, typically with a narrower opening than a bay, but that is not observable in all geographic areas so named. The term gulf was traditionally used for large highly-indented navigable bodies of salt water that are enclosed by the coastline.

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   What is the difference between a gulf and an ocean?

   • Gulfs may differ from the adjacent ocean (or sea) by virtue of water properties and dynamics and processes of sedimentation. Such differences are determined by the size and the shape of a given gulf, by the depth and bottom topography, and, to a considerable extent, by the degree of isolation from the ocean.

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   What are some of the characteristics of a gulf?

   • A gulf is a portion of the ocean that penetrates land. Gulfs vary greatly in size, shape, and depth. They are generally larger and more deeply indented than bays. Like bays, they often make excellent harbors. Many important trading centers are located on gulfs. Gulfs may be formed by movements in Earth's crust.

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   What is the definition of a gulf?

   • gulf, any large coastal indentation. More specifically, such a feature is the reentrant of an ocean, regardless of size, depth, configuration, and geologic structure. The nomenclature for gulfs is far from uniform; names that may refer to sizable gulfs in various places include bay, bight, firth, sound, and fjord.

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4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGULF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   gulf in American English. (gʌlf ) noun. 1. a large body of sea or ocean water, typically larger than a bay, that is partially enclosed by land. 2. a wide, deep chasm or abyss. 3. a wide or impassable gap or separation.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › gulfgulf noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of gulf noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › gulfGULF | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   GULF meaning: 1. a large area of sea that has land almost all the way around it: 2. an important difference…. Learn more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › gulf_ngulf, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the noun gulf mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun gulf , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Aug 18, 2024 · Noun. [edit] gulf (plural gulfs) A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin. (obsolete) That which swallows; the gullet. That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy. (geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea. the Gulf of Mexico the Persian Gulf.