seagull

noun (a seagull, seagulls)

«seagull» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A seagull (or gull) is a large grey and white bird with a loud cry that lives near the sea and often by rivers and towns. tree →

In the lessons

Used in nature and seaside life: seagulls steal chips and sandwiches at the beach, follow fishing boats and nest on cliffs and roofs. Safety and manners: do not feed seagulls, and keep food covered.

Examples

A seagull stole my chips at the beach! tree →
Seagulls were crying above the harbour. tree →
Don't feed the seagulls. tree →
The seagull dived into the sea for a fish. tree →
Seagulls nest on the cliffs. tree →
Seagulls followed the fishing boat. tree →

Note

Countable. Scientists say "gull", because many gulls live inland too. Compound: sea + gull.

On Mova

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